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THE CONQUERED BANNER. 

BT FATHER RYAN. 

Furl that Banner, for 'tis weary, 
Round its staff 'tis drooping dreary; 

Furl it, fold it, it is best; 
For there's not a man to wave it, 
And there's not a sword to save it, 
And there's nut one left to lave it 
In the blood which heroes gave it, 
And its foes now scorn and brave it — 

Furl it, hide it, let it rest. 

Take that banner down— 'tis tattered. 
Broken is its staff and shattered. 
And the valiant hosts are scattered 

Over whom it floated high. 
Oh ! 'tis hard for us to fold it, 
Hard to think there's none to hold it, 
Hard that those who once unrolled it 

Now must furl it with a sigh. 

Fnrl that banner, furl it sadly— 
Once ten thousands hailed it gladly, 
And ten thousands wildly, madly, 

Swore it should forever wave; 
Swore that foeman's sword could never 
Hearts like theirs entwined dissever, 
Till that flag would float forever 

O'er their freedom or their grave. 

Fnrl it! for the hands that grasped it. 
And the hearts that fondly cla-ped it. 

Cold and dead are lying low; 
And the banner, it is trailing, 
While uround it sounds the wailing 
Of its people in their woe. 

■ugh conquered, they adore it, 
eold, dead hands that bore it, 
those who fell before it, 
who trailed .ml tore it. 
deplore it, 
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Fnrl that banner, softly, slowly, 
Treat it gently— it is'holy— 

For it droops above the dead ; 
Touch it not, unfold it never, 
Let it droop there, furled forever, 

For its people's hopes are dead. 
•♦« ■ 

THE SWORD OF ROBERT LE 

BY FATHER STAN. 

Forth from its scabbard, pure and bright, 

Flashed the sword of Lee! 
Far in front of the deadly fight, 
High o'er the brave, in the cause of right, 
Its stainless sheen, like a beacon-light, 

Led us to victory. 

Out of its scabbard, where full long, 

It slumbered peacefully— 
Roused from its rest by the battle song, 
Shielding the feeble, smiting the strong. 
Guarding the right, and avenging the wrong 

Gleamed the sw.ird of Lee! 

Forth from its scabbard, high in air, 

Beneath Virginia's sky— 
And they who saw it gleaming there, 
And knew who bore it, knelt to swear. 
That where that sword led they would dare 

To follow and to die. 

Out of its scabbard! Never hand 

Waved sword from stain as fr.-e. 

Nor purer sword led braver bind, 

Nor braver bled for a brighter land. 

Nor brighter land had a cause as grand, 
Nor cause, a chief like Lee! 

Forth from its scabbard! how we prayed 

That sword might victor be! 
And when our triumph was delayed, 
And many a heart grew sore afraid, 
We still hoped on, while gleamed the blade 
Of noble Robert Lee! 

Forth from its scabbardl all in vain! 

Forth Hashed the sword of Lee! 
'Tte. shrouded now in its sheath again, 
■leep of our noble s.ain, 

ted, yet without a stain, 

Pioudly and peacefully. 



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RESTAUEANT AND LUNCH COUNTER. 

K. REDUS & CO., No. 9 East Alabama Street. 

QUICK AND SATISFACTORY SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO. 



"Our Cooks and Waiters are the best in Atlanta, besides we give 
personal attention to all the details of our business. A call is all we 
ask. Don't forget the place. 

Joseph F. Kempton. Malcolm Cunningham. 

KEMPTON & CUNNINGHAM, 

REAL ESTATE AGENTS, 
No. 6 EAST ALABAMA STBEET. 

^oS-Office Union Building and Loan Association. 

J. F. KEMPTON. Secretary. 



JNO. A. F1TTEN. 



h^= — ^— — 

THOS. M. CLARKE & CO. 

"TTTIIOLESALE HARDWARE, GULLETT S MAGNOLIA GINS, 
VV OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS, HOWE SCALES, 

RAILROAD SUPPLIES, ETC. 

CORNEK EDGEWOOD AVENUE AND PeACHTREE Sts. ATLANTA, Ga. 




f(euj Improved 

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Writing •Maeljigc 



THE TYPE-WRITER OF THE AGE. 



rpVERY ONE WARRANTED. OVER 40,000 IN DAILY USE. 

JJj "IT STANDS AT THE HEAD." 

Whenever you receive a proposition for a Typewriter, kindly bear in 

fcnind that the "Caligraph" is the best all-round machine, for the 

kfollowinir reasons: 



SHORTEST STROKE. 

Su\ ing iime and labor. 

MOST Dl RABLE. 

Only machine goat nteed two years, 

STEEL Tl 1'E. 
No rubber bands or type to rive oat. 
NO UPPER-CASE "SHIFT. ' 
Hard to make two motions as easily as one. 
If no local agent in your town, ai 



HIGHEST SPEED. 
Always ready to prove it in a fair test. 
LIGHTEST RUNNING. 
Xo paralysis for our champions. 
BEST MANIFOLDING. 
Toronto, August 13th, 30 per rent, ahead. 
LEAST Noise. 
One reason telegraph operators prefer it. 
JASILY LEARNED— $85.00, popular price. 

TORBETT & McCANDLESS, General Agents Georgia and Alabama. 

No. 22 Kimball House, Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga. 



Henry P. Scales Tobacco Co. 

WHOLESALE 
TOBACCO, 
CIGARS 

and SNUFF. 

Authorized Capital $200,000. 

Paid in Capital $50,000. 

26 Peachtree St. 



W. T. MOYERS, 



T AWYER_ 

48 S. Pryor Street. 

P. O. Box 3. 



A. S. ROBBINS. J- W " ROBBINS - 

ROBBINS BROS. 

Marble, 
GRANIT ^ ND LIMESTONE. 
GRANITE FOR gU^^AND CEMETERY 

Office and Works, 50 Loyd St. 



W. L. REEDER, 

manufacturer of homemade 

SADDLES and HARNESS, 
33 S. Broad Street. 



W. C. BOGGAN, 

GATE CITY NATIONAL BANK 
SAMPLE ROOM. 

FINE LIQUORS, WINES, 
and CIGARS, 

Corner Pryor and Alabama Sts. 



1 '.a n k of The State of Georgia. 

/CAPITAL, $100,000. 

(J SURPLUS, $200,000. 

Purchase-Money Notes a Specialty. 

Interest Paid on Time Deposits. 

17 Loyd Stref.t. 



E B1 UJLISHED 1861 lv 0RF0KATED 1887. 
rpliK I.uWKY I'.ANKING COMPANY, 

A 1 1 ASIA, 0a. 

Successors to W. M. ..Y R. J. Lowry, Bankers. 

Capital paid in - - $300,000 
Surplus • - • • $30,000 

mmenced under Stat e Charti t May l, IE 

s. T. GRADY'S 

1) All.Ki >AD ll« >USE, 
^ 63 Alabama Strri r. 

FOREIGN ami DOMESTIC 

Wines, Ales, Liquors, Cigars, 
( Ihampagne ( Jider, Etc. 

< )■ Geni .i Qln f"i the Kidneys, 



H. C. GRUBB, 

-TTTHOLESALE AND RETAIL 

BOOKSELLER 

AND 

STATIONER, 

38 S. Broad St. next to Alabama St. 

PICTURE FRAMES 

■A /TADE TO ORDER 

AT THORNTONS, 

28 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. 

BOOKS AND "STATIONERY. 

T. B. Neai., President. Mrs. John Keely, V. P. 
E. H. Thornton, Cashier. 

N"EAL 
LOAN and BANKING CO. 

34 S. Broad Street. 



BOSCHE & DUGGAN, 

gIGN ^p A i N TERS. 

GLASS SIGNS A SPECIALTY. 

50 South Broad Street. 




John Conway, London, Ohio—" I was wounded in the leg at the battle of Stone 
River, December 31st 1862. My blood was poisoned from the effects of the wound, 
and the leg swelled to double its natural size, and remained so for many years. 
The poison extended to my whole system, and I suffered a thousand deaths 
Nothing did me any good till I took Swift's Specific, w 



of my blood, and enabled me to feel myself a man again, 
for blood poison." 



hich took the poison out 
S. S. S. is the only remedy 



G. W. Welch, Mobile, Ala.— I have been using Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) for 
blood diseases, and in every instance with the best results. About twenty five 
years ago I had my leg hurt in an accident, and the wound never entirely healed. 
1 tried various remedies without success. I was finally induced to try 8. S. S. The 
medicine healed it up — healed it after twenty-five years of suffering had been 
endured, and much money had been thrown away in the purchase of worthless 
medicines. 

8ES"Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. 
Copyrighted by S. S. S. Co. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga. 



N. J. & T. A. HAMMOND, 

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS 
AT LAW. 

Rooms Nos. 41 and 42 Gate City Bank 
Building. 

T. A. Hammond, Jr., Commissioner for 
taking Depositions in Fulton county. 

THOMAS KIRKE. J DERBYSHIRE. 

THOS. KIRKE & CO. 

DEALERS IN 
STOVES and TINWARE, 
HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, 

Headlight Kerosine and Gasoline Oils 
Southern Agents for the National Vapor C'ookin;* 
Stoves, Adams & Westlake's Gas Stoves, American 
Oil Stove Co., Oil Stoves, etc. 

57 and 59 Peachtree St. 

WELLBORN M. BRAY, 
^T T O R N E Y 

AT LAW. 
21i Marietta Street. 



Geo. W Parrott, Pres. Jacob Haas, Cashier. 
Capital and Surplus, $485,000. 

CAPITAL CITY BANK, 
ATLANTA, GA. 
Transacts a General Banking Business. 

Approved Commercial Paper Discounted. 
Domestic and Foreign Exchange 

Bought and Sold. 
Interest Paid on Time Deposits. 



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CAPITAL, §100,000. 

PEN FROM 8 to 4 o'Ci.o. k. 



J. H. & A. L. JAMES, Bank k us. 

Lend Money, Buy and Sell Exchange, Re- 
ceive Deposits from any one, large or small. 
g^~Pay more interest on timr deposits than any 
other strong bank. We own property 1ft, 18 and U 
Whitehall, and 2 to 10 Alabama Streets. 



L. MEYER, 

DEALER IN GENTS' FURNISHING 
GOODS, 

HATS AND SHOES, 

UMBRELLAS AND WALK I Mi CANES, 

No. 4 Marietta Street. 



AWIIOLEREGI- 
ment of men and 
women might form a 
dress parade in our 
main aisle. That fact 
is worth remembering 
This also, they could 
move "fours right" 
into the Shoe Store, 
and each be fitted 
with a becoming and 
proper Keely Leader 
Shoe for $2. They 
outrank, at all points, 
any $3 Shoe in the 
world. Every local 
and visiting Veteran 
should mingle in our 
Bargain Carnival and 
capture one of the 
Keely trophies. 

KEELY CO. 




THE Increased 
attention to our 
ShoeStore is telling — 
greatly growing sales, 
more salesmen, belter 
serviec, more stock 
and finer. Store fre- 
quenters see and feel 
it. No person need 
discount his or her at- 
tire with bad or bulky 
Shoes. Witness the 
wealth of handsome 
Kangaroo, Patent 
Leather and Calf 
Shoes for men, and 
French Kid for wo- 
men, that we display. 
All the Summer styles 
are r e a dy — artistic, 
sensible — a head of 
even our doings in 
other seasons. 

KEELY CO. 



KEELY COMPANY. 



LEADERS OF 
LOW PRICES. 



N 

EYKKY \Y< 'MAN 
desiring i<> econ- 
omize in trading 
should seek her pur- 
chase from the aggre 
gation of Dress Goods 
Bargains always on 
our counters. Tlie 
1 .1 1 excitement 
nds them is 

inspii 'y hv 

I js phenomenally 

low. 1 if course you 

are debating about a 

ih-w BlacV Silk. The 

is al its fullest. 

larg- 

mplete 

■-. in tow n 

neath Nol 

a rubbishy quality 

[uerading under 

a l.il <• lustre in the 

housi . All grades 

reliable. 

Kl 1 I A CI '. 



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THE GREAT 
army of Parasols 
and Fans, Gloves and 
Hosiery, Corsets and 
Underwear, are ready 
for review. They ap- 
peal to your prudence 
by their ever present 
cheapness. Don't be 
content with a hasty 
run-through. You 
can't catch their beau- 
ty by a hop, skip and 
jump look. Careful 
examination, precise 
comparisons are ne- 
cessary to select such 
trifles with exact con- 
formity to taste, and 
their intended use. 
Courteous service is 
here afforded you. 
Take your own time 
and choose with ease. 
KEELY CO 









HISTORY 




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CONFEDERATE VETERANS 



OCPON, 



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OF FULTON^ COUNTY, GEORGIA. 



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COMPILED BY ROBERT L. RODGERS, 



HISTORIAN C. V. A. 



ATLANTA. GA. 
v. !•. sisso.n, PUBLISHER. 

1890. 



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INTRODUCTORY. 



In presenting this epitome of the History of the Con- 
federate Veterans' Association of Fulton County, Ga., 
it is but an acknowledgment of the sense of duty in the position 
to which they have assigned me as a member of the Association. 

Some of the matter herein has been previously printed in the 
"Constitution" or the "Journal," but as such is merely the relation 
of current events of the Association, I have not deemed it neces- 
sary to specially mark such parts. In giving notices, and reports 
of meetings, and addresses of various persons, these papers have 
been uniformly kind to our Association. 

If the facts herein related may serve to interest the old 
soldiers concerned in them, or if they may give any light upon 
the merits of our service, I shall be exceedingly glad that I have 
thus compiled them. 

With sincere regard I am 

Faithfully Your Comrade, 

ROBERT L. RODGERS. 



Report of tt|e Hi^toriaii. 



To the President and Commander, Officers and Members 

of the Confederate Veterans' Association : 

With my best wishes I salute you all! In my undertaking to perform the 
duty of my office, as Historian, to which you have heretofore called me, I 
must beg leave to say that it was with serious diffidence that 1 assumed the 
duties, and I come to the task with much doubt of my own ability to render 
such service, in good and full measure, as the station requires, and as the various 
pertinent matters deserve. But I am ever willing to try to do whatever task 
my comrades may assign forme, and so I present to you this report, in the 
hope that in some way it may be of interest to you. 

In the consideration of things, I have deemed it unnecessary to make any 
elaborate statement of facts as causes for the late war. Those things are not 
in the purview of my duties, and I leave them to be narrated by others, who 
may have more time and inclination for speculation upon events previous to the 
war. We might theorize in various ways, and yet our theories might not have 
any real or any 'relative bearing upon the fact of our being what we are as 
Confederate Veterans. It is a duty that we owe to ourselves and our posterity . 
that the record may be made and preserved correctly, and to perpetuate the 
memories of lives devoted to our cause. 

If we should go to the genesis of things, we mighl ask of Mnemosyne, 
the ancient goddess of memory, and the mother of the Muses, which one of her 
daughters is most to be admired, or esteemed most highly by men? and 
methinks we could hear her say that Clio should be the favorite muse. While 
the others might be admired for their gifts of various kinds— good or ill— they 
are but ephemeral, evanescent, and they would fall into oblivion were it not so 
that Clio preserves them by the record, to give us the pleasures of memory 
long after the facts have passed away. 

In taking an account of ourselves as Confederate Veterans, we need not 
speculate about facts before the war. A "Confederate Veteran* was not a fad 
before the war. We frequently hear of things which existed "before the war." 
Some people were rich before the war. Some people were slaves before the 
war. Some men were born and lived before the war who are living yet. There 
were governors, senators, judges and "militia majors," but never a "Con 
federate Veteran" before the war. A. Confederate Veteran is to-day a unique 
figure in life, and will ever be unique in history. Unique? Fes, sir, that is 
the single word which may define him, signifying incomparable, atom '. 



Nothing else, and nobody else on earth to-day like a Confederate \ eteran. He 
h an evolution of the revolution-* relic of the "Lost Game. - 
-" I':,,,,. llIlfl nii „s of his defeat he stands like Napoleon, Jar* 

;• •• ,i.,>„o-i, fhP veteran is not by any means a fossil. A C on- 

,„.,„-,,. ul, of the war. he is grand in his heroic courage, gloomy in 
i , VI .,, k of fortune, and peculiar in being solitary n his own genera- 

'" a^nguo predecessor of his kind, he likewise can have no successor. 
^fSerTe Veteran" is a rank and position of distinction. It is an honor 
which oo p«»wer on earth can take away. 

Confederate Veterans are, one by one, passing away ; and as each goes out 
we [rather at his bier to give a final farewell, to drop a tear as we listen to the 
dull thud of the clods upon his coffin, and think of the fact that we are one 
less in our numbers. Fewer and fewer they become as we leave them in their 
graves and we feel sad to contemplate that soon the last one must go from 
( .. irlh and then there can never be another "Confederate Veteran. 

The last one must be the last of the kind. Holding firmly and 
conscientiously as we do vet to the correctness of the principles for which we 
fouehl in our great defeat there must ever be with us a shadow of that heavy 
sorrow which 'never Hitting, still is sitting, still is sitting," in our households ; 
bu , we may take sue), consolation in our "Lost Cause" as we may find in 
praising the valor and cherishing the memories of those who died to make it 
otherwise and the realizing consciousness in those who yet live, of having done 
their duty as well and as fully as they could. Giving honor to whom honor is 
due too much praise cannot be given to our braves who died in the din of 
battle yielding up dear life as a holy sacrifice to the principles of freedom for 
which they contended, and in which they honestly and conscientiously believed 
they were right. A v. indeed, they were right ! It was the right they dared 
to defend and maintain, and for which they died willingly, with an approving 
conscience, Bealed with their blood, and sanctioned in high Heaven. 
'O, if there be on this earthly sphere, 
A boon, an offering Heaven holds dear, 
'Tis the last libation Liberty draws 
From the heart that bleeds and breaks in her cause." 

For the losl comrades we have ever kept a tender memory. Though we 
bave not been able to do for them their full meed of justice, yet wehave 

silently revered them, and our g 1 women have wept over them while they 

bave strewn garlands on their grave-. 

The l.adic^ Memorial Associations in the South-land have been the chief 
mediums for outward demonstrations of sympathy and love for the departed 
beroes together with Buch encouragemenl and assistance as the survivors could 
render in anj unorganized waj . In some places they bave erected stately and 
beautiful monuments in memoriam, in bonor of the noble dead. In some 

,,!:„ , In simple -t,mc- mark the lasl resting place of the sleeping warriors. 

[„ manj other places onlj a little hoard is set up to indicate the place of burial, 
and soon the board decays, falls down, and the spol becomes neglected, save 
onh in the annual decorations, when a Eew flowers are placed on it. They in 



turn soon wither, and die, and disappear. In many, aye, far too many, there are 
no signs to mark the plaee of rest of our dear departed comrades. Hut such 
as these may rest as quietly, sleep as gently, and as peacefully await the coming 
of the resurrection morn, as any of those who may be under the more preten- 
tious marbles and monuments. Only drop a tear upon their sod as you pass 
on their way, and it will be accepted — the good will as a good deed— and be 
approved and applauded by their angels as well. 

"When my soul wings her flight to the regions of night, 
And my corse shall recline on its bier, 
As ye pass by the tomb where my ashes consume, 
Oh ! moisten their dust with a tear. 

May no marble bestow the splendor of woe, 
Which the children of vanity rear ; 
No fiction of fame shall blazon my name; 
And all I ask — all I wish — is a tear." 

The Ladies' Memorial Association has been a very important factor in the 
preservation and perpetuation of the events and memories of the war. Had it 
not been for the devotion of our noble women in the days of defeat, the dark- 
ness of despair would have settled upon our men, and much of our glory as 
soldiers might have never been observed — for in circumstances like ours then 
it required extraordinary fortitude to bear defeat even witli the sustaining 
encouragement as given by our brave women. I could not desire to be 
invidious in any special notice, but it seems to be appropriate here to give the 
names of a few who have been active and prominent in tins way of preserving 
our Confederate memories, and giving honor to our Confederate dead. Let us 
mention Mrs. Geo. T. Fry, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. John Milledge. Others have 
been as earnest and devoted, but these have been forward as leaders in every 
good work in our memorial celebrations. Mrs. Milledge has been for a number 
of years the President of the Ladies' Memorial Association in Fulton county. 
She is a most estimable lady, wife of our comrade and compatriot. Col. John 
Milledge. With him she lias a most zealous adjutant in her glorious work. 
For many years after the war, while our excellent women were thus organized 
as a Memorial Association, our men were busy in their various vocations in 
efforts to reestablish their homes and business on a good living basis. They 
were content to act as aids to the good women in their memorial services. As 
time rolled on many of our old soldiers grew old and infirm, They were not 
able to cope with the rushing progress of events. Hut still the love of the 
dear ones at home impelled them onward. A time came when it was announced 
by one of the youngest of veterans, the immortal Grady, that the great chief- 
tain of the Confederacy would visit Georgia on the occasion of the unveiling 
of the monument of our great statesman, Hon. H. II. Hill. The announce 
ment was like a greal tocsin to call up the scattered and weary old soldiers. 
They were again aroused with the old time pride in the memories, of the cause 
for which they had sacrificed so much of treasure and blood, and in which 
they were willing to give their lives. To hear that Jefferson Davis, die Presi 
dent, was coming to Georgia, was sufficient for a grand rally. Then it \\a> 



thai the old veterans bethoughl themselves of the necessity of some organized 
concert of act ion. The apparent necessity for organization was hardly per- 
ceived before a movemenl was made. The suggestion of it was but to realize 
the need. Ai nine several of our veterans resolved on making an effort for 
organization. We may mention that amongst the foremost was Colonel John 
Milledge. He was active and sanguine, as he always is in such matters. He 
was the first to draft the call which brought us together at the first meeting for 
the purpose of making the - organization of Confederate Veterans. The notice 
given first was as follows : 

NOTICE. 

Every ex-Confederate soldier in Atlanta is earnestly requested to 
meet in the basement of the Court House, on Friday night, April 20th, 
for the purpose of organizing a "Camp of Confederate Veterans." 

This notice appeared in the "Constitution" newspaper about the 15th day 
of April. 1886. There was no official order or name in it. The idea seemed 
lo he to give notice, and appeared to be a motion to establish some sort of a 
"Camp" after the style of the "Grand Army of the Republic." Upon a casual 
discussion en passant the Confederate Veterans did not seem to fancy the idea 
of a "Camp" as a name for their organization, which was then in embryo. 

Our Colonel Milledge then drew a different notice, to which he obtained 
several signal ure-, and he gave it to the •'Constitution." audit appeared in that 
paper on April 20th, 1886, as follows : 

MEETING OF EX-CONFEDERATE VETERANS. 

Atlanta, Ga., April 19, 1886. 
We, the undersigned Confederate Soldiers, having held an informal 
meeting yesterday afternoon, resolved to unite in this call for a full 
attendance of old soldiers at the Court House to night, for the purpose 
o( organizing a Confederate Veterans' Camp in our city, and also to 
arrange for all visiting soldiers on 1st of May, to rendezvous on that 
morning at <> jo o'clock at some central point, there to organize in 
line, and attend the reception of Jefferson Davis in a body. Let every 
old comrade come out to-night, and let us get in sh?pe to extend a 
heartfelt greeting to that grand old man, that has given his all for the 
cause we loved. 

C. T. Furlow, W. T. Wilson, 

W. W. Hulbjert, E. P. Black, 

L. I'. Thomas, W. L. Calhoun, 

M. T. Castlbberry, E. P. Howell, 

W. A. Hemphill, j. E. Joyner, 

I'm 1 Romare, K. C. Divine, 

John M ii 1 EDGE, 

During that day, many of the old soldiers were discussing the matter of 
the notice. All were in favor of it. and in hearty sympathy with the object 
indicated i>\ the notice, 



In pursuance of this call, that night there was a considerable gathering of 
veterans in the Fulton County Court House. 

On motion, Colonel John Milledge was selected to preside over the meeting. 
So he was first chairman in the first meeting for our organization. A commit 
tee was appointed to obtain the names of those who were present at that 
meeting. 

The names of those who were in that first meeting were as follows, viz. ; 

1. R. C. Young, co. F, 19th Georgia Regiment. 

2. J. F. Callaway, co. E, 9th Georgia Battalion Artillery. 

3. W. J. Maddox, co. B, 35th Georgia Regiment. 

4. B. II. Catchings, Mississippi Volunteers. 

5. J. F. Fuss, co. A, 3d Georgia Regiment. 

6. S. J. Moncrief, co. I, 16th Georgia Regiment. 

7. T. II. P. Bloodworth, 4th Georgia Battalion S. S. 

8. Major G. W. Taylor, 14th Alabama Regiment. 

9. Lt. O. H. Bentlcy. co. K, 22d Georgia Regiment. 

10. N". Rowcy, co. B, 19th Georgia Regiment. 

11. J. J. Hammett, co. I, 4th South Carolina Regiment. 

12. C. A. Howell, Howell Battery Artillery. 

13. J. H. Shadden, co. C, 31st Tennessee. * 

14. B. F. Webb, co. F, 18th Georgia Regiment. 

1."). Robert L. Rodgers, co. B, Georgia Cadets G. M. I. 

16. Capt. W. L. Calhoun, co. K, 42d Georgia Regiment. 

17. Amos Fox, co. A, 6th Kentucky Regiment. 

18. Capt. H. H. Colquitt, General Colquitt's Brigade. 

19. Fred. Krogg, co. F, 8th Georgia Regiment. 

20. C. H. Duhme, Hampton's Legion, S. C. 

21. J. L. Richmond, co. F, 12th Mississippi. 

' 22. John C. Campbell, co. B, Hampton's Legion, S. C. 

23. Capt. C. R. Hanleiter, Thompson's Light Artillery. 

24. J. Bailey, co. F, 14th Alabama. 

25. L. J. DeLamater, Cleburne's Division. 

26. J. R. Camp, Cleburne's Division. 

27. Col. A. J. McBride, 10th Georgia. 

28. Capt. X. C. Carr, co. B, 35th Georgia. 

29. A. D. Fuller, co. C, Phillips' Legion. 

30. J. M. Johnston, co. A, 21st Georgia, 

31. A. M. Perkerson, co. E, 9th Georgia Artillery. 

32. W. M. Crumley, co. B, Cobb's Legion. 

33. W. S. Milner, co. E, 20th Georgia. 

34. J. C. Nichols, co. C. 9th Georgia. 

35. A. W. Fickett, co. B, 5th Georgia Battalion Artillery. 

36. T. B. Moore, co. K, 7th Georgia. 

37. W. H. Cody, commander (Jen. Lee's escort. 

38. W. H. Flynn, co. D, 65th Georgia. 

39. Capt. Max Corput, Corput's Artillery. 

40. Lewis Cook, co. K, 51st Georgia. 

41. Martin Nallv, co. B, 19th Georgia. 



44. 
45. 
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42. Mike Haverty, co. B, 19tli Georgia. 
43 A K. Francis, 5th Georgia. 

L. T. Mitchell, Capt. co. C, 40th Georgia. 

J. M. Brosius, co. B, Bedford Artillery, Va. 

F. M. Ezzell, co. A, 8th Georgia. 

47. A. J. Kiser, co. F. 1st Georgia Volunteers. 

48. J. T. Lansdell, co. K, 16th Georgia. 

49. W. L. Abbott, co. F, 20th Georgia. 

50. D. B. Langston, co. K, 3d Georgia. 

51. B. J. Davis, Cobb's Legion. 

52. R. H. Caldwell, co. G, 5th Georgia Cavalry. 

53. J. B. Caldwell, co. G. 5th Georgia Cavalry. 

54. O. I. Culberson, co. G, 5th Georgia Cavalry. 

55. Julius H. Cook, co. H, 6tb Georgia. 

56 Major G. M. Henry, 12th Georgia Battalion Artillery. 

57. W. A. Watson, co. B, 1st Confederate Georgia Regiment. 

58. James M. Caldwell, co. G, 9th Georgia. 

59 John A. Caldwell, co. G, 9th Georgia. 

60 W L Stanton, 2d Serg't co. G, 4th Georgia Cavalry. 

61 Win. A. Wright. 1st Lt. Staff Gen. A. R. Wright. 

62. Dr. J. McF. Gaston, Chief Surgeon Anderson Division. 

63. T. J. Haile, CO. G, 2d South Carolina Regiment. 
64 A. W. Davis. 2d Lt. CO. B, 31st Tennessee. 

65. R. M. Clayton, 1st Lt. co. B, 60th North Carolina. 

66. Capt. G. B. Strickler, co. 1, 4th Virginia. 

67. T. G. Williamson, co. F, 7th North Carolina. 

68. P. M. McQuaid, co. D, 63d Georgia. 

69. J. J. Griffin, co. B, 8th Georgia. 

70. Capt. Geo. Hillyer. co. C. 9th Georgia. 

71. Fred. Kicklighter. co. F, 8th Georgia. 

7-2. W. A. Bonnell, co. D, 2d Georgia Battalion. 

73. 11. II. Penny, co. E, 8th Georgia. 

74. M. N. Newton, co. B, 19th Georgia. 

;;.. W. S. Saul, Burrougli's Artillery. Army Tennessee. 

76. W. S. Fenley, co. F, 8th Georgia. 

77. Dr. H. C. Timmons, CO. F, 56th Georgia. 

75. Geo. B. Forbes. (). S. Columbus Light Artillery. 
79. Capt. W. P. Becker, CO. G, 4t Alabama. 

so. \V. M. Harbin, O. 8. 38th Georgia. 

81. W. T. Newman, co. 11. 2d Tennessee Cavalry. 

82. G. S. Thomas, Major tilth Georgia. 

83. G. H. Phillips, co. K, 64th Georgia. 

84. C. (' Green, Lt. Cobb's Legion. 

sr>. Capt. N. s. Culpepper, co. G, 7th Georgia. 

86. E. F. Couch, eo. E, 131 h Alabama. 

87. T. M. Butt, co. K. 42d Georgia; 

ss A. .1. Orme, Corporal Gate City Guard. 

sir J. J. Welch, Berg'l co. A. tsl Georgia Regulars. 



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90. F. M. Hadley, co. B, 62d Alabama. 

91. Capt. S. B. Love, co. F, 8th Georgia. 

92. C. G. Helmer, co. A. Lsl Maryland Cavalry. 

93. J. W. Taylor, co. K, 2d Georgia Reserves. 

94. G. AY. Dyer, Corporal CO. B. 2d South Carolina. 

95. M. L. Batchelor, Milledge Battery. 

96. A. B. Thompson, 1st Lt. co. A, 19th Tennessee. 

97. AV. J. Shockley, co. A. 8th Georgia. 

98. J. Bailey, co. F, 14th Alabama. 

99. J. F. Jones, Major 3d Georgia. 

100. D. J. Irby, Corporal co. B, Cobb's Legion. 

101. C. J. Kicklighter, Corporal co. F, 20th Georgia. 

102. H. L. Russell. CO. B. Phillips' Legion. 

103. AYin. Hamilton, co. B, Phillips' Legion. 

104. Capt. AY. H. Harrison, co. E, 31st Georgia. 

105. J. AY. Owen. co. C, Holcombe's Legion. 

106. T. E. Collier, 1st Lt. co. F, 45th Alabama. 

107. AY. M. Durham, Adjutant 42d Georgia. 

108. John Milledge. Captain Milledge Battery, Nelson Battaliou. 

109. J. A. Anderson, co. C, 56th Georgia. 

110. Capt. AVm. McConnell, 5th Georgia and Alabama Battalion. 

111. Frank M. Myers, co. E, 1st Georgia Regulars. 

112. Marshall DeGraffenreid, Lt. co. B, 1st Georgia Regulars. 

113. Fred. B. Palmer, Lt. co. C, 1st Georgia Regulars. 

114. AY. H. Brotherton, 39th Georgia. 

115. AY. D. Ellis, Lt. co. B, 11th South Carolina Volunteers. 

116. Samuel J. Johnston, co. K, 13th Georgia. 

117. Capt. B. F. Floyd, CO. F. 60th Alabama. 

118. B. F. Hodges, co. G, 10th Alabama. 

119. G. N. Landrum, co. A, Cobb's Legion. 

120. L. K. Adams, co. K, 4th Mississippi. 

121. Thomas J. Thompson, co. I, 19th Virginia. 

122. James T. White, 7th Regiment State Troops. 

123. Harry Krouse. Gate City Guards. 1st Georgia Volunteers. 

124. John Stephens, 5th Georgia Volunteers. 

125. Capt. E. B. Thomas, co. V. 24th Georgia. 

126. JohnT. Stocks, 1st Lt. eo. B, lsl Georgia Volunteers. 

127. AY. J. Hodges, ,o. B. 8th Georgia Volunteers, State Troops 

128. J. D. Garrison. 2d Serg't eo. I. :ilst Alabama Volunteers 

129. J. K. P. Carlton. 1st Serg't eo. C, tilth Georgia. 
130\ Julian A. Hutchison, eo. 15, 12th Virginia Cavalry. 

131. ('has. S. Arnold. 1st Lt. 5th Virginia. 

132. Dr. E. -1. Roach, Surgeon 18th Georgia. 

133. L. E. O'Keefe, Lt. eo. C, 17th Georgia. 

134. E. F. -May. 5th Serg't eo. I), 3d Georgia. 

135. J. S. Do/ier. Cobb- fcegion Cavalry. 

136. M. L. Bridwell, co. G, 3d Georgia. 

137 Capt. W. H. H. Phelps, co. H, 37th Georgia. 



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138. W. M. Bray, 1st Lt. co. G, 3d Georgia. 

L39. II. II. Cabaniss, Georgia Cadets. 

140. W. S. Turner, Adjutant 46th Alabama. 

Ml. Dr. -I. Stainback Wilson, Surgeon 40th Georgia. 

142. Geo. C. Bancroft, co. I, 45th Georgia. 

148. (apt. Geo. II. Bynds, co. E, 31st Tennessee. 

HI. .lames R. Thomson, co. E, 27th Georgia. 

It;,. W. II. E. Harper, eo. A, 29th Georgia. 

14(i. S. M. Inman, Lt. 1st Tennessee Cavalry. 

14?. Thomas W. Ketner, co. A, 19th Georgia, 

14S. Ceo. A. Webster, Lt. co. G, 1st Georgia Cavalry. 

149 .| . R. Christian, Corporal co. I, 49th Georgia. 

150. Wesley Morris, 3d North Carolina. 

151. Thomas Rice, co F, 40th Georgia. 

152. J. .1. Hansford, co. B, 3d Georgia. 

153. W. T. Wilson, Lt. co. I, 3d Georgia. 

154. John C. .lovner, eo. K, 4th Georgia. 

155. W. W. Hulbert, co I), 4th Georgia. 

156. Eugene P. Black, co. K, 4th Georgia. 

157. C. T. Furlow, Lt co. K, 4th Georgia. 

158. Mark A. Harden, Morgan's command. 

159. Geo. A. Wallace, Morgan's command. 

160. 1^ P. DeBelle, co K, 3d Alabama. 

161. A. Losenburge, co. K,' Phillips' Legion. 

162. J. 1- Robinson, co. E, 56th Georgia. 
pi:; R. T. Bowie, co. G, 13th Georgia. 

164. Capt. L C Billings, 

165. Capt. W. G. Newman, 03d Tennessee. 

ice. John A Stephens, Lt co. G, 1st Georgia Regulars. 

167. Walter C. Henderson, co. C, 4H Georgia. 

168. Capt. T. H. Francis, co A, 4th Tennessee Infantry. 
169 C W. Motes, 1st Lt. Troup Artillery. 

170. Dr. Win. Ahram Love, Surg'n 51s1 Ga , Med Stall' ArmyTenn. 

171. B. G. Morse. Serg'1 eo A. 04th North Carolina. 

172. .1. Gadsden Kin-'. Major 1st South Carolina Artillery, 
i ,;;. Louis Orrie, co. D, Kith Georgia, Toomb's Brigade. 

i;p \Y. C. Dodson, 51sl Alabama Cavalry. 

[75. 1,. I'. Thomas, Lt. Col. 42d Georgia Regiment. 

176, .1. s. Todd, co. A. Battalion Georgia Cadets. 

177, Qeo. 'I'. Fry, Col. 7th Confederate Volunteers. Tenn. 

178, J. A Barry. 

179, ,\. M. Goodrich, 2d Virginia Cavalry. 

180, Thos L Daniel, 

isl i p. Girardy, Commander Washington Artillery. 

182. W, A. Hemphill, Troup Artillery. 

There \\:i- a good feeling amongsl the veterans at that meeting. The 

occasion was propitious for good cheer. To leam that they would soon have 



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the pleasure of greeting our •'President" Jefferson Davis in our own city here, 
gave the veterans a revival of spirits On the next Memorial Day after that 
first meeting, the Veterans' Association of Fulton County paraded in line for 
the first time in their organization, commanded by Col. W. A Wright, the 
commander of the Association. 

On the coming of Mr. President Davis there was a grand gathering of 
veterans in Atlanta from all parts of Georgia On the day of the unveiling of 
the statue of Mr. Hill there were thousands of people in the city, to observe 
the ceremonies of that occasion. School children from every school in the city, 
white children and colored children, were in line to strew flowers in the path- 
way of the old hero of the Confederacy. Portions of Pryor Street and Peach- 
tree Street were literally covered witli flowers. I believe Prof. C. M. Neel 
suggested the procession of schoolchildren carrying and strewing flower- on 
the path of veterans Mr. President Davis was conveyed in a carriage decora 
ted with flowers, and drawn by four white horses, driven by Capt. T. 15. 
Brady. A long procession of Confederate veterans followed that carriage. 
marching on a pathway of flowers. The scenes and the enthusiasm of that 
day cannot be forgotten. Gen. John B. Gordon was with us in that grand 
procession, and was cheered heartily by the veterans, many of whom were in 
his command in the army, and followed him in many hard fought and desper 
ate battles. At the monument of Mr. Hill there were thousands of people to 
see and hear the speaker of the day. The orator of the day was Honorable 
J. C. C. Black, of Augusta, a grand man, a thrilling orator, and a true Con- 
federate veteran. His oration was superb on that occasion. We may note 
with pleasure that he has been chosen as orator for Memorial Day this year, 
and has consented to deliver the address On the day of which we write, Mr. 
Davis was on the platform, and close beside him was his lovely daughter. Mis- 
Winnie Davis, who had been named by General Gordon as the "Daughter of 
the Confederacy." Many of the veterans passed in line and shook hands with 
our President. On that occasion, also, Mr. Henry W. Grady made a short 
speech, which went like an electric current to the heart of every veteran. 
There was a wonderful magnetism and heroism in that young man, and his 
little speech that day endeared him to the old soldiers. His speech is worthy of 
a place here. 

Mr. Grady rose, and in the following language introduced Mr. Davis : 

"Had the great man, whose memory is perpetuated in this marble, chosen of 
all men one witness to his constancy and his courage, he would have chosen the 
honorable statesman whose presence honors the platform to-day. Had the people 
of Georgia chosen of all men one man to-day to aid in this sacred duty, and by the 
memories that invest him about, to give deeper sanctity to their work, they would 
have chosen Jefferson Davis, first and last President of the Confederate States. It 
is good, sir (turning to Mr. Davis), for you to be here. Other leaders have had 
their triumphs. Conquerors have won crowns, and honors have been piled on the 
victors of earth's great battles, but never yet, sir, came man to more loving people. 
Never conqueror wore prouder diadem than the deathless loVe that crowns your 
gray hairs to-day. Never king inhabited more splendid palace than the millions of 
brave hearts in which your dear name and fame are forever enshrined. Speaking 



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to you sir as the son of a Confederate soldier who sealed his devotion with his 
life holding kinship through the priceless heritage of his blood, to you and yours, 
standing midway between the thinning ranks of his old comrades, whose faltering 
footsteps are turned toward the grave, and the new generation thronging eagerly to 
take the work that falls unfinished from their hands, here in the auspicious Present, 
across which the historic Past salutes a glorious Future, let me pledge you that the 
love we bear you shall be transmitted to our children, and our children's children, 
and the great generations yet unborn shall, in this fair land, hold your memory 
sacred, and point with pride to your lofty and stainless life. 

"My countrymen (turning to the crowd), let us teach the lesson in this o.d 
man's life that defeat hath its glories no less than victory. Let us declare that this 
outcast from the privilege of this great government is the uncrowned king of our 
people and that no Southern man, high or humble, 1 asks greater glory than to bear 
with him, heart to heart, the blame and the burden of the Cause for which he stands 
unpardoned. In dignity and honor he met the responsibilities of our common 
cause. With dauntless courage he faced its charges. In obscurity and poverty he 
he has for twenty years borne the reproach of our enemies and the obloquy of 
defeat. This moment, in this blessed Easter week, that, witnessing the resurrection 
of these memories that for twenty years have been buried in our hearts, has given 
us the best Easter we have seen since Christ was risen from the dead. This moment 
finds its richest reward, in the fact that we can light with sunshine the shortening 
end of a path that has long been dark and dreary. 

"Georgians, countrymen, soldiers, and sons of soldiers, and brave women, the 
light and soul and crown of our civilization, rise and give your hearts voice, as we 
tell Jefferson Davis that he is at home, among his people " 

Amid the mosl stupendous cheers, Mr. Davis advanced to the edge of the 
platform, and spoke as follows : 

"Ladies and Gentlemen : You have been, I believe, generally apprised that no 
address was to be expected from me. I came here to silently and reverently witness 
the unveiling of this statue of my friend. I came as one who wanted to show his 
respect for a man who, in victory or defeat, was ever the same— brave, courageous 
and true. If 1 were asked from Georgia's histoiy to name three men who were fair 
type* of Georgians, 1 would take Oglethorpe, the benevolent; Troup, the dauntless, 
and Hill, the faithful. [Great applause ] It is known to you generally, it has been 
told to you to-day, what part he took in the struggle which has just passed. If it 
were expected of me, and I felt able to speak, I should feel that nothing could 
properly supplement the great orations to which you have listened. There is 
nothing t<> be added. It is complete. But there is something I must say of my 
dead friend. If he was the last to engage in the war between the States, he was the 
last t<» give it up. If lie did not precipitate the controversy, he stood by the wreck 
Ol 1)U1 fortunes, and it was his voice that was raised loudest and rang clearest for 
Georgia to assert her sovereignly. When, under the power of the conquering 
enemy,— for they were still such,— when paralyzed by defeat and poverty, our 
people seemed to shrink back, hopeless of the future and despondent of the past, he 
wrote those Notes on the Situation, that first kindled the fires of hope in Georgia, 
and elsewhere. His voice rang out and called the people to remember that their 



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cause was not lost: it was the eternal cause of truth and justice; and he invoked 
Georgians to renew the struggle in such form as has led to the independence you 
njw enjoy. But I dare not speak of Hill personally. From the beginning to the 
end of the controversy he was one on whose shoulders I could place my hand and 
feel that its foundation was as firm as marble. He had nothing to ask, but he had 
much to give, and when I was the last from the South who could excite any expec- 
tation of benefit, it was Hill whose voice rose triumphant in ihe Senate, and mashed 
the ingenious Yankee down. [Great applause.] My friends, ours is the day of 
peace. The friend whose memory we have met to honor, taught the lesson of peace 
as well as resistance. He taught us that it was through peaceful methods we were 
to regain our rights. We have trodden the thorny path, and passed over the worst 
part of the road. Let us still remember fealty to every promise we have given, but 
still let us love Georgia and her rights, and may her rights of freedom and indepen- 
dence, such as your fathers gave you, be your children's forever " 

As Mr. Davis concluded, he was led back to bis scat by Dr. Spalding, 
while the vast sea of people sent up cheer after cheer. 

While the cheers that followed the speech of Mr. Davis were still ringing 
loudly Mr. Grady and Dr. Spalding approached Miss Davis and led her forward 
before the great crowd. The wildest enthusiasm prevailed. Hats flew in the 
air, and the cheering was like thunder. Miss Davis smiled and bowed. Dr. 
Spalding said : "It is my pleasure to introduce to you the daughter of the 
Confederacy, the daughter of President Davis." Again the crowd cheered. 
and after bowing gracefully several times, Miss Davis walked back to her 
chair. 

During the ceremonies at the Hill Monument, while Mr. Black was speak- 
ing, General James Longstreet, wearing a uniform of Confederate gray, walked 
upon the platform. His appearance brought forth an enthusiastic outburst of 
applause. The General was given a chair next to Mr. Davis. 

There are many incidents concerning our Association since its organization 
which are worthy of mention, and some of them of more than passing notice, 
but the limits of such a report as may be appropriate now forbid anything 
more than a notice with a remark. 

The Confederate Veterans' Association has become one of the most popular 
and most interesting organizations within our county and city. Various favors 
have been bestowed upon it, in kindly sympathy with our objects and purposes. 
One of the favors offered to us was the generous offer of Captain Francis 
Fontaine to donate the proceeds of sale of his hook "Etowah," for benefit of 
our Association. For some reason his book has not met with such renin nera 
tive reception as it seems to deserve, though it has passed favorable review in 
hands of critics, and has been pronounced as worthy of appreciation. It illus 
trates, in elegant style and diction, the dignified and honorable characteristics 
of our old time Southern chivalry. 

Another favor we had was the Charity Concert, given at DeGive's Opera 
House, by the ladies of Atlanta, on the loth of September, 1887. A good Bum. 
$528 75, was realized and donated to our Association, for the benefit of disabled 
veterans. Thus we have been enabled l<> relieve the distress,., to gratify the 
wants, and to supply the needs of many of our unfortunate old comrades. So 



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we see tbe propriety of an organization such as our Association, whereby aid 
can be given, when and where and to whom it may do the most good, by suit- 
able advancement. Faith we may have in the justice of our cause ; Hope we 
may have in our hearts for the eventual triumph of truth and right, but 
Charity is better still. Charity is good deeds, the sweet fruits of good will. 
"Charity sufferetb lon<. r , and is kind; charity envieth not ; charity vaunteth 
not itself, is not puffed up." * * * * "And now abideth Faith, Hope, 
Charity, these three ; hut the greatest of these is Charity." 

Another favor which was given for the benefit of our Association was that 
of the famous "Yellowstone Kit," by a jubilee entertainment that he gave at 
Athletic Park. He donated to us a fine sum, $550. Of course, his kind favor 
was appreciated, ami we returned to him our sincere thanks, and sent him our 
g | wishes when he went on his way rejoicing. 

Another incident of interest to our Association was the meeting of the 
"Blue and Cray" al Kennesaw Mountain, in October, 1887. A committee of 
fifty members of our Association were delegated to attend there, and represent 
us in such a convention of old soldiers of the Confederate and Federal Armies. 
A goodly number of both sides were there. A grand barbecue of about one 
hundred carcasses was prepared — pork, mutton, veal, and kid There was also 
an abundance of chicken, turkey, bread, cakes, etc. The old soldiers had a 
good time, making pleasanl acquaintances, relating incidents and anecdotes of 
tin' war. and eating witli a relish in such a way and of such food as they did 
not enjoy when they met at thai mountain in 1864, nearly a quarter of a ceu- 
luarv before. There was a good time at this latter meeting, and it was greatly 
enjoyed Many of our good ladies were there to assist in the reception. The 
barbecue was given by the noble-hearted citizens of Marietta. The pleasures 
of that occasion will be long remembered by those who attended. After night- 
fall there were fireworks by which the mountain was illuminated by Roman 
candles, and made to resound by large cannon crackers, till it seemed as though 
a battle were raging It reminded the old soldiers of the Blue and Gray of the 
lime- when it was serious and dangerous to be there. 

In October. 1888, the annual memorial service in memoriam, for our com- 
radeswho had died the preceding year, was held in the Central Presbyterian 
Church Our Association attended the services, and an excellent sermon was 
delivered by the Pastor of that church. Rev, G. B. Strickler, who was a brave 
( lonfederate soldier. 

In September, 1888, this Association began preparing for a Fair, to be held 
at a later date At a previous meeting a committee was appointed to arrange 
for the Fair. The Executive Committee and the Fair Committee held a joint 
meeting and adopted the reporl which outlined the purposes for which the Fair 
was to be held In i ha i address it will be observed that the idea of "a suitable 
bome for our disabled and destitute Confederate Veterans." was original in our 
own Association, and that it was "our firsl intention," and "our pet idea" 
among other objects contemplated by us The address was published in the 
Atlanta Boetung Journal of September 8th, 1888, and I deem it of sufficient 
Importance t" insert it here, as follows : 

I'm Yi rKRANS 1 FAIR — The meeting of the Executive Committee and the 



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Committee on Veterans' Fair, held on Monday night, determined on a Fair for the 
Confederate Veterans' Association, to commence Monday, October 22, 1888. 

The visit of our old chieftain, Jefferson Davis, to this city on the occasion of the 
unveiling of the Ben Hill monument, gave birth to this Association. It was first 
presided over by W. A. Wright, our respected Comptroller-General. Our second 
president, Hon. W. L. Calhoun, is now the presiding officer. Our first intention 
was to build a suitable home for our disabled and destitute Confederate veterans, 
and to place at the head of those who sleep peacefully in Oakland Cemetery, and in 
full view of where some of them fell with faces to the foe, headstones of marble to 
mark their last resting place — to substitute those so rapidly fading away. This 
cherished and commendable hope has not been abandoned by the Association. The 
calls made upon our society from those yet living who wore the gray, with honor to 
themselves and country, have been numerous. Our finances are gradually getting 
less and less. If our friends in this community could only listen to the sad accounts 
of one-arm°d and one-legged soldiers, who parted with these useful members on 
the battlefields of Georgia and Virginia, or to those who have been unfortunate in 
business enterprises, with shattered health and dependent families, in some instances 
where every member is sick or unable to work, the wolf at the door, and the land- 
lord pressing for rents, an appeal to you would not be necessary. Go to our Relief 
Committee and hear what they have heard, let them recount these sad tales of dis- 
tress, and look over the long list of names of those we have aided, not only those 
who belong to the Fulton County Veterans' Association, but to others, who make a 
satisfactory showing of their worthiness, who by accident or otherwise are thrown 
among us, and are compelled to make these demands upon us, are aided. It is too 
much to ask our people to come once more to our assistance ? The cold winter 
months will soon be here. If our pet idea to build a home cannot be carried out, 
we can, at least, provide for the most needy among those we all love to honor for 
their valor and fidelity. Dr. Amos Fox, Treasurer of the Association and the chair- 
man of the Committee on Contributions, will commence canvassing the city soon, 
assisted by other members of the committee, in raising funds and means to carry out 
our plans. Donations of all sorts and kinds that can be made of service will be 
thankfully received, and our people are earnestly requested and urged to do all they 
can for us. What other object is more worthy ? Come to our help ; come cheerfully, 
come willingly and liberally, and God will bless you. See full list of the committee, 
as selected by the Association, published below. 

In order to accomplish this we propose to hold this Fair, as above stated, con- 
tinuing as long as expedient. 

Committee for the Confederate Veterans' Fair, October 22d, 1888, place here- 
after design ited. 

L. P. Thomas, Chairman, John Milledge, Amos Fox, 

Dr. Chas. D'Alvigney, K C Divine, R. L. Rodgers, 

W. L Calhoun, Geo. T. Fry, Dan'l Irby, 

John V. Bishop, H. F. Stark, M. Ilaverty, 

B. F. Abbott, Geo. B. Forbes, J. Gadsden King, 

W. G. Newman. 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: 

L. P. Thomas, W. L. Calhoun, K. C. Divine, 

Amos Fox, Treasurer. J. F. Edwards, Secretary. 



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The Committee of Citizens and Veterans, requested to co-operate with the first 
commi Uee selected by the Association : ^ Cab 

>£JS£ J.H.Anderson, £*■«* 

D. M. Bain, R D. Spalding, M. C Kiser, 

T S Todd Adolph Brandt, Hoke Smith, 

Jas. A. Anderson, Capt. Harry Jackson, Martin Nally, 

E. P. Howell. 

COMMITTKE ON HALL AND ADVERTISING . 

* 17 ^ B F. Abbott. 

Chas. D'Alvigney, Amos I ox, 

COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS : 

Geo. B Forbes, K. C. Divine, H. F. Starke. 

COMMITTEE ON DECORATING : 

J.G.King, M.Haverty, John L. Conley. 

Subsequently it was decided not to have the Fair in October, and it was 

postpSmDeUbe, L thorougb canvass of the ^ -en^, 

LdL citizens and ladies were solicited to co-operate with us m th h. ftbng 

- _ „.,..„„, Fair They responded most nobly and generously. Too much 

.-.."'I given to the many noble women who gave us their assistance 

I;:;.,.,,,;.!, L all the good women of Fulton County were ;«~£££ 

the g 1 work in some way. On the 10th of ^^'^'^l^Z- 

,,,i,. was opened Committees of the ladies were selected for various depart 
, nd'thev wen. to work with a hearty good will to make heFaira 
:/;,.:.„, venture for the Veterans. Where so many were aetvve and *snous 
„, aid in every possible way, perhaps it might be well to ^«"J' 
bul ,„ ,,„.,„; (m al] by Iial n, individually would make tins report too lengthy 
V( , „ will ,„„ see m to be right if I were to omit the names of a few who were 
£, leaders of various committees: Mrs A. W. Force was in charge of the 

dfu l appearance, and it was highly complimented by all who saw it. Mrs 

Tftj wai at the head of the «^ and many of the old soldiers gave 

, 1|aMk ; ;mil praisest00 , as they came from thai restaurant of the Veterans Fair 

r, wa8 the general decision thai no .nan need be hungry, and no soldier could 

airiy, Iplain about his rations, when Mrs. Fry was in charge of the — - 

sa ry Miss Lila Howard was in charge of the amateur stage for recitations, 
songs and tableaux. The presentation of scenes appropriate for each oi tne 
Confederate States was a specially pleasing feature of that departmenl of he 
,, :li| . .,,„,, ,,. n evening Miss Howard's hall was crowded with visitors to the 
Veterans' theatre Mrs. John Milledge, as the President of the Ladies Memo- 
rial delation, was a constanl attendanl at the Fair, and gave much of her 
ftttention to the programme of having "State Days." in which the res,, ent 
eiti.ens and soldiers as natives of the several Corffederate States fradthei 
respective days for attending specially . and gh ing their aid to the Fair Manj 
other8 | might name There were numerous booths in the hall, named for the 
various Confederate Generals, and in the charge of pretty matronsand maidens 

With all sorts Of useful and ornamental article for sale, and fair bands to sell 

them to whomsoever would buy, and the winsome manners oi those lovelj 



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women tempted many purchasers to their booths. The dance ball was a favor- 
ite place for many of the young people, where the votaries of Terpsichore 
could joyfully "tip the light fantastic toe" in accord with the time and nine of 
delightful music that was given every evening. The Fair continued for two 
weeks. The receipts from all sources gave a considerable sum. The general 
result was most pleasing and satisfactory, and the Veterans' Fair was an event 
long to be remembered as important in connection with our Association. 

In our history there is another matter which gave much interest at the 
time I refer to the Veterans' rattle. It was a venture chiefly under the man- 
agement of our friend and comrade, Dr. Amos p ( >x. A large number of tickets 
were prepared for a raffle of a currency hill of one thousand dollars. After 
wards the plan was changed, and the $1,000 was divided into numerous smaller 
prizes The drawing occurred on the 21st of March. 18*9. under the super- 
vision of Dr. Amos Fox, Mr. Albert II. Cox, Mr. Paul Romare, and Mr. I!. 
M Parrar. The scene was an exciting one. There were several good prizes 
drawn by the fortunate ticket holders The capital prize was represented by a 
ticket which had been held by Dr. W. II Leyden He had returned the ticket 
and withdrew the one dollar he gave for it on the same day of the drawing. 
In less than a quarter of a day after returning his ticket it was show a to be the 
ticket for the main prize. $500. It remained with the Association. 

This Association has erected a monument in West View Cemetery, in the 
centre of a plat of ground which is to be devoted alone to the sepulture of our 
Confederate comrades who may not have places for burial. 

Much of the credit of its erection is due to Dr. Amos Fox, who devoted 
much of his time and attention to it. After its completion and erection, the 
West View Cemetery Company made a deed to our Association for the plat of 
ground on which the monument is situated. 

The marble shaft left Carera, Italy, the last of March, 1889 and landed in 
New York duty free. Then it was brought to Atlanta free of charge. The 
monument is unlike any in the world, and is said to be the prettiest ever made. 
It is six fee; squareat the base and twenty feet high, including the statue. The 
second base is richly paneled and inscribed, the die block having an inverted 
cannon on each corner in full relief, with the four sides paneled. On the front 
is the inscription: 

' Erected by the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association in Memory of 
their Dead Comrades." 

On the right hand panel i- carved cross swords; on the left hand panel i- 
carved crossed muskets; on t lie rear panel is carved the grave of the confederacy, 
as shown in the familiar cut used on the letterheads. The cap over the die 
block is heavily molded: while the plynth on which the statue stands is carved 
to represent pryamids of cannon balls and shells— the whole presenting quite a 
military appearance. The statue, which is of Carera marble, executed in Ital\ . 

represents an infantry soldier dressed in full uniform, with musket baj si set. 

and in a position of one on guard, being very life like in expression and com- 
manding in person. The statue is heroic in size, and in addition to the work 
describee 1 on the panel are the words: 

•'And they shall beat their swords into ploughshares." 



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Between ^ points of the swords is carved a plow. On the rear panel 
where the grave of the confederacy is fully represented is shown the four 
branches of the service, a broken cannon wheel for the artillery, a flattened bugle 
. for the 04^1^ „ broken musket for the infantry, and an anchor with one arm 
broken off and cable-pointed for the navy. All these emblems are finely cut so 
as to show these respective branches effectually, and they are so arranged in the 
grave as to add much to their interest. On the panel on which the crossed 
muskets, are shown the words 

"And their spears into pruning hooks,"— 
With a pruning hobk carved between the base of the muskets. The completion 
,,,- the quotation is on the three sides of the base on which the die block rests, 

Which reads: 

"And nations shall not lift up swords against nations, neither shall they learn 
war any more, for He hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the 
face of the earth." 

This is so arranged as to come in its appropriate place under the carved 
panels of the die block. On the cap there is carved the four Egyptian em- 
blems representing eternity, immortality, the flight of time and the hour glass. 

Eternity, which is represented by the serpent with his tail in his mouth, 
overlooks the inscription on the front panel, indicating the enduring devotion of 
the living for their dead comrades. 

The wing globe is placed over the crossed swords, suggesting the coming 
of thai time when the sword shall be superseded by the plow, and peace shall 

reign Bupreme. 

The butterfly, the emblem of immortality, is placed over the grave of the 
confederacy, teaching the belief in the doctrine that the dead shall rise from 
their graves in which the fortunes of war placed them. 

The hour glass is placed over the crossed muskets, showing that the time 
for their use in war will end. 

Anrtl'nri has been made in the design of this monument to make it not 
only a military monumenl but also instructive to coming generations in the 
great doctrine of peace and good will toman. 

'|"he work was executed by John Walton, of Atlanta. Ga. 

Another evenl of interest was the -'First Annual Picnic of the Confed- 
erate Veterans' Association," at Vining's Station, Thursday, May 16, 1889. The 
excursion train of ihe Western and Atlantic Railroad left the Union Depot at 
s o'clock on thai day. 

The committee having charge of the Picnic were ('apt. W. B. Burke, 
Dave Wylie and Mr P. McQuaid. 

A balloon ascension was among the interesting features of thai occasion. 
A large number of veterans and other citizens, and ladies, went on that picnic 
excursion All sorts of pleasant amusements were provided— lawn tennis, 
racket, dancing, music, etc.— wen under the charge of a committee of leading 
young men Camp songs bj the old veterans gave a peculiar enjoyment, in 
thai gatherinj of old and young people. Several addresses were made by dis- 
tinguished gentlemen. This Association has learned witha great deal of de- 



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light, that two of our beloved comrades— Dr. Divine and Dr. D'Alvigney— dis- 
tinguished themselves, as well as reflected credit on the Association, as mosl 
graceful and gallant leaders in the dance of that day. 

When the time came for return, they were loath to leave the -rove, and 
were only inclined to say "On with the dance, let joy be unconfined." So ran 
the day away, and it was one of our happy events. 

An event that gave much pleasure to our Association at another time, was 
the visit of General W. Fitz Hugh Lee, the Governor of Virginia. Be attend 
ed one of our meetings and made a short address. We greeted him with a 
genuine heartfelt welcome, and bade him to come again. 

We were also delighted on one occasion by the presentation of the life size 
portrait of Genl. R. E. Lee, painted and presented by Mr. John Stewart, a 
Confederate veteran living in Chicago. The gift is a handsome one, and is 
highly esteemed by every veteran in our Association. 

This Association may also be proud of the fact that we may claim to hi' 
the promoters of the organization of the "Confederate Survivors' Association" 
of Georgia. It is a State Association, which was organized in Atlanta, on the 
loth of August, 1889. Its proceedings and objects may appropriately' have a 
place in our history, and is herein set forth, as follows; 

OFFICERS: 

Commander-in-Chief— Gen. John B. Gordon. 

Commanders — Gen. A. H. Colquitt, Gen. Phil Cook, Gen. P. M. B. Young, 
Capt. Mcintosh Kell. 

Divison Commanders — First District : Gen. Moxky Sorrell, Savannah, Ga.; 
Second : Col. R. F. Crittenden, Shellman, Ga ; Third : Col. A. S. Cutts, Americus, 
Ga ; Fourth: Col. G. H. Carmichael, Newnan, Ga ; Fifth: Capt. W. L. Calhoun, 
Atlanta, Ga ; Sixth: Col. J. T. Crowder, Forsyth, Ga ; Seventh: Maj. A. M. Foute, 
Cartersville, Ga.; Eighth: Col. R. B. Nishet,- Eatonton, Ga.; Ninth: Capt. I. W. 
Woodward, Dahlonega, Ga.; Tenth: Col. Claiborne Snead, Augusta, Ga.; 

Staff of the Commander-in-Chief— -Sirgeon.- J. Scott Todd, of Fulton, County; 
Chaplain.- Clement A. Evans, of Richmond County; Adjutant General; Hugh H. 
Colquitt, of Fulton county. 

Aids de-Camp — First Congressional District: T. \V- Gordon, of Chatham, 
County; Second: Robert Mitchel, of Thomas County; Third: W. II. Willis, of 
Macon County; Fourth: W. A. Turner, of Coweta County; Fifth: Charles T. Zachry, 
of Henry County; Sixth/ Ben. C. Smith, of Bibb County; Seventh: Jno. S. Cleg- 
horn, of Chattooga County; Eighth: C. E Irwin, of Wilkes County; Ninth: Hiram 
P. Bell, of Forsyth Counny; Tenth: J. C. C. Black, of Richmond County, 

PROCEEDINGS 

OF THE CONVENTION OF THE CONFEDERATE SURVIVORS' ASSOCIATION OF THE 
STATE OF GEORGIA, HELD AT ATLANTA, GA., AUG. I 5, l8Sq. 

Pursuant to a call issued by the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Associa- 
tion, the Convention assembled in Atlanta on Thursday, August 15th, 1889. The 
delegates were met at the various trains and invited to the hall of the Confederate 
Veterans' Association of Fulton county. 

At 12 o'clock fudge W. L. Calhoun, President of the Association, formed the 



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procession and .arched to the old capitol, where they were met by Captain Hugh 
H. Colquitt, Vice-President. 

AT THE OLD CAPITOL. 

Capt H H. Colquitt called the meeting to order, and introduced the Rev T. 
P Cle ve and who opened the exercises with prayer. Captain Colquitt then intro- 
Led Judge W. L. Calhoun, who made a short and approbate address of welcome 

THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. 

U the conclusion of Judge Calhoun's address, Capt. Colquitt said that it was 

tho Jnt unnecessary 'to have a temporary organization, and after a few words of 

naTed on.' Rufus E. Lester, of Chatham county, as permanent Freshen, 

M 1v E Simmons, Co, Morgan Rawls, and Maj. J. H. Ketner were requested 

to escort him to the chair. Col. Lester accepted the honor in an approbate and 

el °'' The foUowing resolution was offered by Capt. Geo. T. Forbes, and unammously 

adopted ; 

GREETING TO IEFFERSON DAVIS. 

Resolve,/ That the Confederate Survivors' Association of Georgia give you their 
greeting, with the hope that you may live long to honor the South, the country and 
mankind in the future as you have in the past. 

Capt. W. H. Harrison offered a resolution of regret for Gen. Clement A. Lvans 
in his illness, and hope of his speedy recovery. Adopted. 

ON THE PLATFORM. 

Generals Longstreet, Colquitt and Walker were invited to seats with the 
President, and as they went forward "the rebel yell" filled the hall 

Dr. Scott Todd presented a letter of regret from Gen. J. B. Gordon, that he 

could not be present. w 

Messrs. George Forbes, G. W. Maddox.J. B. Strong, F. A Hervey, and C. W. 

Wells were requested to act as Secretary. 

F \ Hervey of Macon, Ga , offered a resolution that the State Association, 

,. vl U i the Veteran, of the S ,uth hold a meeting during the State Fair in Macon, 

a „l that President Davis and his family be invited to attend. Adopted. 

^invitation from the Senate and House of Representatives to the Convention 

was read, extending the use ol the New Capitol for the evening. The thanks of the 

liiretiiv were returned. . . 

«■ "., R E Park of Bibb county, moved that a committee of thirteen be 

i I District and three from the State at large to 

(U \ W upaC institution and By-Laws, and to suggest the names of officers, to fill 

the p ■ year. Th • chairman appointed the committee as follows: 

, .. (C0 1 M >rgan Rawls; .1 district, Capt. O. A. Barry; 3 « district R. 

W uderson; |fh district, Dt A. C North; 5 th district, W. L. Calhoun ; 6th d,s- 

Park; 7 th I Hartridge ; 8lh district T. B. Gibbs; oth 

di8trict , W I. Simmons; loth district, Mark Newman ; State at large, Gen. A. H. 

Colquitt, Rev I. Wm. [ones, Capt. S. D. Bradwell. 

, „,„ ,. were given until ., o'clock p. m. to report, and the convention 

turned until that hour. 

\i i l kn< ii IN SESSION. 
, .died the convention to order at 4 P- ™. The committee had 



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not returned, and Hon. A. H. Cox was called on for a speech, and responded ably 
and eloquently. While he was speaking the committee- came in. Gen. A. H. 
Colquitt read the report of the committee : 

CONSTITUTION OF THE CONFEDERATE SURVIVORS' ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA. 

Art. I — Title — This society shall be known as the Confederate Survivors' 
Association of Georgia. 

Art. II — Objects of the Society — The objects of the Association are the con- 
servation of Confederate history and memories, the promotion of good fellowship, 
and the cultivation of friendship, the renewal of old ties between the surviving 
soldiers of the army, navy, marine and signal corps and other organizations in the 
service of the Confederacy. This Association shall not interfere with nor dictate to 
any local or regimental organization of ex-Confederate soldiers ; its object being to 
work in harmony with all subordinate organizations for the good of all. 

Art. Ill — Membership — Those only shall be admitted to the privileges of 
membership who were in the military or naval service of tire Confederate States, or 
either of them, during the late war between the States, and who were honorably 
discharged, by parole or the termination of hostilities or otherwise, and who have 
brought no discredit on the service since. 

Art. IV — Regular meetings of this Association shall be held on Wednesday 
after the third Monday in August of each year at the capital of the State. Delegates 
from every Confederate Veterans' Association in the State shall be received and 
recognized. Each organization of Veterans shall be entitled to three votes at all 
meetings of this Association, and where more than this number of delegates are 
appointed and attend, the vote of such organization be cast by those present. 

Art. V — Officers — Sec. I. The officers of this Association shall be a command- 
er-in-chief, who shall be ex-officio president of the Association, and four commanders 
who shall be ex-officio vice-presidents ; ten division commanders, one for each Con- 
gressional district, who is a resident thereof. 

Sec. 2. The commander-in-chief shall have the power to appoint the f blowing 
staff: an adjutant-general, ten aids-de-camp, chaplain and surgeon. The officers of 
this Association shall be elected at each annual meeting, and shall hold their offices 
until their successors are chosen. 

Sec. 3. All elections shall be by ballot, unless dispensed with by unanimous 
consent. In case of a ballot, the majority of votes must be necessary to a chi ice. If 
there should be no election on the second ballot the name receiving the smallest 
number of votes shall be dropped, and so on in successive ballots until an election is 
had. 

Sec. 4. The commander-in-chief shall preside at all meetings of the Association 
and shall take command at all public demonstrations. He shall have general con- 
trol and direction of the State Association. In the absence of the commander-in- 
chief one of the commanders in the order named shall discharge the duties of that 
office. 

Sec. 5. The adjutant-general shall keep a record of all the proceedings, and 
under the supervision of the commander in chief, shall conduct the correspondence 
of the Association. He shall forward all orders of the commander-in-chief, and 
shall do all in his power to aid and encourage the formation of local Associations. 



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Me shall arrange to keep headquarters where all visiting members of Veterans' 
Associations may get such information as they desire. The expense attending this 
office, and any remuneration that may be given for services, shall be fixed by the 
executive committee. This committee shall also appoint a treasurer for the custody 
of such funds as may come to the Association, which funds shall be entirely under 
the control of the executive committee. 

Sec. 6. The executive committee shall consist of the commander-in-chief (ex- 
officio president), the four vice-commanders, and the ten division commanders — any 
three of whom shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. The adjutant- 
general shall be ex-officio secretary of the executive committee. The executive 
committee shall meet quarterly for the transaction of business. Special meetings 
may be had by order of the commander-in-chief. 

Sec 7. There shall be an organization for each Congressional district in the 
State. The commander elected by this Association shall be ex-officio president of 
the Association of the district of which he is a resident. The duty of the Associa- 
tions in the Congressional districts shall be to assist and encourage local organizations 
in his territory, to keep a record thereof, and to make annual reports to the com- 
mander-in-chief. He shall have the authority to appoint an adjutant. 

Sec. 8. Each delegate attending the annnal meeting of the Association shall 
pay one dollar to meet the current expenses of the organization. 

Sec. 9. This constitution may be amended, added to or abrogated upon a two- 
thirds vote of the members present at any regular meeting of the Association. 

OFFICERS SUGGESTED AND ELECTED. 

Commander-in-Chief— Gen. John B. Gordon. 

Commanders — Gen. A. H. Colquitt, Gen. Phil. Cook, Gen. P. M. B. Young, 
Capt. Mcintosh Kell. 

Division Commanders — 1st district, Gen. Moxley Sorrell, Savannah, Ga ; 2d 
district, Col. R. F. Crittenden, Shellman, Ga.; 3d district, Col. A. S. Cutts, Americus, 
Ga.; 4th district, Col. Geo. H. Carmichael, Newnan, Ga.; 5th district, Capt. W. L. 
Calhoun, Atlanta, Ga ; 6th district, Col. J. T. Crowder, Forsyth, Ga.; 7th district, 
Maj. A. M. Foute, Cartersville, Ga.; 8th district, Col. R. B. Nesbit, Eatonton, Ga.; 
9th district, Capt. I. W. Woodward, Dahlonega, Ga.; loth district, Col. Claiborne 

I, Augusta, Ga. 

As each name was read out it was received with applause, and the convention 
unanimously elected all the officers suggested. 

('apt. k. F. Park, of Bibb, offered a resolution thanking Senator T. E. Massen- 
gale lor introducing a lull asking the lease of the old capitol for twenty years to the 
Confederate Survivors' Association of Georgia at $5 per annum, and asking the 
Legislature l>> pass the lull. ('apt. Park made a strong speech favoring the resolu- 
tion, Capt, Colquitt seconded the resolution, and made an earnest appeal for its 
passage. It was adopted enthusiastically. 

Rev. I. Wm. Jones moved that as it was necessary to raise some money to pay 
the expense of printing the proceedings and constitution, that contributions of $1 
each be made, when $32.50 was contributed, which was thought sufficient for the 
purpose. 



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Mr. Barry moved that the Legislature be requested to carry out the suggestion 
of Gov. Gordon as to pensions for widows and orphans. 

Capt. W. L. Calhoun and Capt. Hugh H. Colquitt were appointed a committee 
to revise the constitution and have 1,000 copies printed. A committee was appointed 
to bbtain a charter. 

The thanks of the convention were extended to the President and Secretaries. 
Convention adjourned sine die. 

RECEPTION AT THE CAPITOL. 

In the evening the Veterans had a reception in the hall of the House of Repre- 
sentatives. There was a large gathering, and speeches were made by Gov. Gordon, 
Rev. J. Wm. Jones, Col. R. B. Nesbit, Hon. W C. Glenn, Hon. T. E. Massengale, 
and Mr. Henry W. Grady. Captains Calhoun and Colquitt presided over the meet- 
ing and introduced the speakers. 

During the piedmont Exposition, at Atlanta, in 1889, an arrangement was 
made to have a sham battle at Piedmont Park, engaging the veterans of our 
Association. The plan was to have veterans to tight the Indians and cowboys. 
On the 16th of October the veterans put on their gray jackets, were supplied 
with guns and cartridges, and went to the Exposition grounds, armed and 
equipped as though they were off to the war. In the afternoon of that day 
they were marched on the race course, and in due time the enemy came in front 
of the veterans in a grand charge. Indians and cowboys were on horses, and 
they came at us. Col. Calhoun was in command of the old veterans. Capt. 
Frank M. Myers commanded one company of the veterans. He was as happy 
as possible to be. Dr. Amos Fox was color-bearer. At the proper time com- 
mand was given to fire, and the veterans gave the old time "rebel yell." and 
went for the cowboys and Indians in true veteran style. The cowboys and 
Indians were repulsed and driven .back, amid the shouts and applause of the 
spectators, and with the constant firing by the veterans. The "sham" was 
played well by the Indians and cowboys in the charge, and in earnest on the 
retreat, The old veterans went at them in such a way as seemed to be a reality, 
and so much were they interested and determined on driving back the Indians 
that not a veteran could play the sham of falling and dying on the field. They 
all went forward with a rush, and yelling so much like old times, that it seemed 
really to alarm the Indians. Dr. Fox had a scuffle with an Indian, who vainly 
tried to get his flag. The scuffle lasted some little time, in which the stall' was 
broken and the flag was torn. At length the Indian was coolly told bj Doctor 
Fox that if he didn't let go that flag he would kill him sure enough. The 
Indian seemed to realize the fact that a sure enough death would not be a good 
thing for a sham, he let go his hold on the flag and then ran away as one fleeing 
from a wrath to come. Dr. Fox came out of the battle with four or live pistols 
taken on the field. 

Sergeant Walter W. Grant furnishes this roll of those who went Into that 
sham battle, as Company A : 

Atlanta, Ga., October i6th, 1889. 
Roll of company A, Confederate Battalion of Infantry, formed of members of 



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th „ Falton County Confederate Veterans' Association who took part in the Shan, 
Battle at Piedmont Exposition, near the city, October 16th, 1889. 

v 1 M Mvers 1st Lt W W Hulbert, 2d Lt W B Burke, 1st Serg't 

Captain 1- rank M Myers, 1st Lt vv Windharn , B S Lee, F E 

W W Grant, Color-Bearer Dr Amos Fox .Jr*** W q ^^ 

ffti H H^elt, ?C Pri "a "d J WaldJ, F B Wdson C M 
j i£5 1 P Culberson.S J Allen, G W Duke, J M Ware, W T Plummer, J Drew, 
Robert L Rodgers, 

There was more of real fun and fight in that sham battle than in any mere 
shJteevTsaw in same length of time. The veterans were the victors 
, .. by previous arrangement and understanding with he ndiaus, 1 mt o 
^e it would have heen so anyhow, if the veterans had so deter-mmed. It 

w,s our day and one Long to be remembered with pleasure. 
%V '' on the 20th of October, 1889, our annual memorial services m honor of 
our decked omrades, were held in the Firs, Methodist Chnrch m A lanta 
The occSion was interesting and impressive The programme w^ well 
.„.,..,„„,.,, ;mil ( ,,, 1( .,i forth several interesting addresses by Dr. H. C. Mormon, 
^HH Colquitt, Chaplain T. P. Cleveland, Dr. A. G.Thomas, Rev. Sam 
WSmaUandRev.kHBarnett. The church was filled by a large congre- 

\ f le wh0 ,,,„„. fc0 observe the ceremonies of thai occasion 

g on he6th of December, 1889, we received information of the. death of 
„,,,. , ,,,„,,.,, Pres iden1 Jefferson Davis. He died thai morning in New 
O r leL The most notable gathering ever held in our Confederate haU was 
^d that evening. The following call was issued by Judge W. L. Calhoun 
immediately upon the reception of the sad news in Atlanta : 

Headq'rs Confederate Veterans' Association Fulton County, 
An. ant \. G\.. December 6th, 1889. 
The President of the Confederacy, the knightliest and mosl chivalric, the 
tram and mosl faithful and, amid the sufferings of an unexampled oppression, 
the m08 l patient son of the South, and an honorary member of this Associa- 
tion has gently and peacefully passed away to thai better and brighter world, 
„,„,,. .« W ar shall be uo more;" neither sorrow, nor tears, nor death. It is 
,,,,„,„ tha1 proper action should be taken in relation to this, the saddest event 
in our history and 1. therefore, call a meetingof the Association at r.30 oclock 
thi8 evening, al Confederate hall, to provide therefor; and in compliance with 
lhi . ,„,,,.,. of j h n B. Gordon, general commanding the united Confederate 
veterans to arrange For suitable memorial exercises, and raise a fund for tne 
widow and daughter of Mr. Davis, al the hour to be appointed for Ins funeral. 

W. L. Calhoun, President and Commander. 

1 in B( INI. in the hall. 

The hall was draped in black. The large crayon portrait of Mr. Davis, 
i u8 l i, : „ u of the president's chair, was framed in mourning. 

Toade] ra seldom witnessed in so large a gathering there was an absence 
f [jghter conversation and laughter. Men nodded their greetings and shook 
hands in silence. Long before the time set for the meeting the hall was 
crow ded. 



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At T.30 promptly, the assembly was tailed to order by President Calhoun, 
and the exercises were begun with a prayer by Rev. Dr. Cleveland, Chaplain 
of the Association. It was a touching and appropriate prayer, and it was 
listened to by many who had seen and known and loved the greal chieftain. 

President W. L. Calhoun followed in a brief talk, explaining the object of 
the meeting. "As 1 stated in my published call," said he, "the President of 

the Confederacy, the knightliest and the most chivalric. the truesl and most 
faithful, and amid all the sufferings of oppression unequaled in the history of 

the world, the most patient son of the South, and an honorary member of this 
Association, has passed away to that brighter and better world, where -war 
shall be no more,' neither sorrow nor tears nor death. He went to his last sleep 
as sweetly and as peacefully as if going to repose, or as a flower at the dose of 
a summer day. Whether we consider his life as a cadet, a soldier in the Black 
Hawk war, the Mexican war, in the Senate of the United Slates, as Secretary 
of War, as President of the Confederacy, or in private life after defeat, lie 
deserves all the encomiums that can be heaped upon turn, and his life and 
character will make one of the brightest pages of the world's history It is 
sweet to know that in his declining years the hearts of the I rue people of the 
South were clinging more closely to him. It is proposed to hold memorial 
services at the hour of the funeral throughout the South, and also nt the same 
time to raise a fund spontaneously that will forever place his wife and daughter 
beyond want. I know that the hearts of our people will respond nobly to the 
appeal. For myself there can lie no more sacred duty on earth than to respond 
to this call. Mr. Davis was the noblest son of the South ; he was no traitor. 
but a patriot. In the conclusion of his great work, the "Rise and Fall of the 
Confederate Government,' written in vindication of the South, in speaking of 
the Union he said : 'On the basis of fraternal and faithful regard for the rights 
of the States, there may be written on the arch of the Union esto perpetua.' 
He is gone, but his name and memory will ever be precious to us who followed 
his cause. I announce the meeting now ready for such action as may lie 
appropriate to this sad occasion." 

Judge Calhoun was frequently interrupted by applause. 

As he concluded. Dr. .1. Wm. Jones moved tin' appointment of ,-i commit- 
tee to prepare resolutions. Judge Calhoun appointed Dr. Jones, Major George 
Hillycr, Captain W. W. Hulbert, Captain E. P. Howell, and General P. M. B. 

Young. 

Upon motion of Mr. Henry W. Thomas, Judge Calhoun was, by a unani- 
mous vote, added to the committee. A recess was then had for several minutes 
until the resolutions could be prepared 

The resolutions, as presented by the committee, were adopted by the A — . 
ciation, and are seen in the minutes of the December meeting. 

On the same day a proclamation was Issued byGovernprJ. B.Gordon, 

appropriate for the occasion, and approved by all of our people. 



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PROCLAMATION. 

State of Georgia, Executive Department, 

Atlanta, Ga., December 6th, 1889. 
By John B. Gordon, Governor: Jefferson Davis is dead ! He will be buried 
OD Wednesday the 11th instant, at noon. The South mourns her hero. His 
memory will be enshrined in the hearts of her children, and the spotless record 
of his long and event ful career will be cherished by them to the remotest gene- 
ration as their most valued heritage and noblest inspiration. His compatriots, 
who loved and honored him as the vicarious sufferer for the action of his peo- 
ple will confidently confide his character and career to the judgment of impar- 
tial' history. To mark our respect for the illustrious dead, and to furnish occa- 
Bion for an expression of our admiration and love. 1, J. B. Gordon. Governor 
of Georgia do issue this mv proclamation, inviting the people of the different 
communities of this State to assemble together at the hour of Mr. Davis's 
funeral at 12 m., Wednesday, the 11th instant, and unite in suitable memorial 

services. 

Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department, at 
Atlanta, this 6th day of December, 1889. J. B. Gordon, Governor. 

On the 10th of December, 1889, an order was issued by our President and 
Commander, a- follows : 

TllH CONFEDERATE VETERANS. 
Confederate Veterans" Association Pulton County, 
Office <>k President, Atlanta. Ga., Dec. 10th, 1889. 

This Association will meet at Confederate hall, at 10.30 o'clock sharp, this 
(Wednesday) morning, to join in the memorial exercises. Each member will 
wear the Association badge and the mourning badge as provided at the last 
meeting ^ ,J CALHOUN, President and Commander. 

At the appointed hour the Veterans met at the hall of the Association, 
n .. |( | v to join in the procession, which inarched to our State Capitol. There 
appropriate ceremonies were had in honor to our illustrious chieftain. 

Several ovations were made by some of our most distinguished orators. 
They wereeleganl in diction and excellent in sentiment, and the gathering of 
people was immense. The speeches of lion. Albert II. Cox, and of Judge 
Howard Van Epps, weir grand, and won the praises and admiration of all who 
heard them. While we were there in funeral ceremonies about our beloved 
chief, Jefferson l>a\is. who was our Srsl honorary member of this Association, 
the other honorary member (there being only two in our Association), Mr. 
||, ins \\ Grady, was then in New York, on his way to Boston, to deliver his 
las) and now famous speech on the "Race Problem." He made the speech, and 
il thrilled and charmed all America, lis true sentiment is ringing out yet in 
,„,,- [and. In a few days he came home, sick and weakened, and soon he died. 
Again in tie same month, was death in our ranks, taking the oldest and the 
youngest, our truest and brightest, our only honorary members. In the death 

of Grad] we lost a jewel a friend. 



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On the 20th of January, 1890. our Veterans' Association and the Virginia 
Society in Atlanta, united in celebrating the anniversary of Gen R E Lee's 
birthday. The exercises were begun in the hall of the House of Representa- 
tives, and after some stirring speeches and poetical addresses had been made 
the members of both societies adjourned to the club-house of the Virginia 
Association, where a delightful reception was held. 

The -reat hall in the capital was crowded to its utmost capacity and after 
all the chairs which could be obtained had been pressed into service the settees 
in the halls were dragged in, and still many gentlemen were forced in be satis- 
fled with standing room about the walls. 

Promptly at 8 o'clock, Governor Gordon lead the speakers and officers into 
the hall, and at his appearance the great audience broke into tumultuous 
applause. Chaplain Cleveland, of the Veterans' Association, took the seal 
occupied by the Speaker of the House, and General Gordon took possession of 
the desk belonging to the Clerk of the House. On his right hand sat Rev .1 
William Jones and his son Rev. C. Jones of Knoxville ; on the left were ('apt 
Carter of Virginia, Col. Carter, President of the Virginia Society, and Judge 
Calhoun, President of the Atlanta Veterans' Association. 

chaplain Cleveland's prayer. 

Judge Calhoun opened the exercises by stating that Chaplain Cleveland 
would make a prayer. In the beginning of his petition to the Almighty Mr. 
Cleveland asked that the whole country might be blessed. He rendered thanks 
for the love of country, the love of kindred, and the love of God, which was 
implanted in every American's heart. He also gave thanks for the gnat and 
good men of former generations who' had benefited those still living by the 
example they had left when they passed away. 

Chaplain Cleveland was followed by General Gordon. He was frequently 
interrupted by applause, and several times the old war yell, that carried terror 
to the hearts of the enemy .twenty-five years ago, echoed through the hall. He 
said : 

"Ladies, Commdes, my Fellow Countrymen: We meet to celebrate the birth 
of a man whose character was so nearly perfect as to baffle all effort at analysis. 
Its peculiarities (if it had any) were complete symmetry, perfect rotundity, and 
absolute unbroken uniformity. It apparently had no angles, no salients, no 
contradictions, no imperfections. It defied scrutiny, disarmed criticism, and 
stood always perpendicular, faultless, and matchless in all ordeals— the very 
embodiment of simplicity, power and truth. 

Whether as soldier or citizen, the record of impartial history will place 
Robert E. Lee among the greatest and best of human kind. Whether leading 
his devoted legions through a marvellous series of astounding successes, or 
consoling them in the gloom of final and inevitable defeat, or teaching them l>\ 
unerring precept and consecrated example the lessons of unconquerable fidelity 
to great principles, as well as unfeigned loyalty to the restored Union of the 
States, his every thought and action were inspired and guided by a controlling 
sense of duty, which was the polar star of his life— the sole luminary— whose 
light he followed with unfaultering steps. 



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Where in all history will you find the counterpart of tins towering person- 

, !,,,, captain, this model citizen, this modest hen, tins hurh-lu,,i.,d 

intlemaf I- would, perhaps, be invidious, or indelicate, or ^ecorous to 
f , " a comparison between General Lee and Washington, or Andre, Jact 

Ts h nrUlvses Grant or any other great American commander, but i 

^toom^^^^^ 

Lvethe^hrines and cenotaphs in our memories and veneration, no more 

' „, tim . has vet aris,n, or is likely to be builded in tins country than 

arm But, while we may no, institute a comparison between the great^ comman- 
ders of our own country, there is no impropriety in comparing Lee with Marl- 
, " . Wl ,li„,,„n. or Xapol-on. or Moltke, or any other great chief tain 
;,,,!„,,< and other nations. Without prejudice then, and without par- 
, solely in the light of English, French, and German history we 

P^Sry and coridently claim for Robert E.Lee a more enduring, and mor* 
a lh:m that of either of these .rent chieftains, for he combined 

;,;,,„. of their military genius with the -gl-heartedness and jdf-m- 
,.,.,. ;,,. Hampden, the devotion of Bruce, the equipoise and elevation of W ash- 

St Had Lee like Napoleon, with approximate equality of numbers met only 
, be minions of despotic powers, instead of the sturdy sons of freedom who 
( .. m doub( t ha1 the glories of a hundred Genas and Marengoes would have 
J.,,,,,,,.,, ,,„„„, „i. standard, or thai Gettysburg would have been converted 
fnto another Chancellorsville, and Spotsylvania into another Second Manassas. 
x „,l W h0 doubtsthal he would have worn these accumulated honors with the 
same exemplary modesty and abnegation of self that characterized Ins entire 
p'p.v History presents no soldier on the one hand with a prouder record of 
victories won against obstacles apparently insurmountable, and no citizen on 
the other with a character more lordlyand knightly. When Leedied, chivalry 
b0W ed in E rief and Christendom realized that a greal lighl had -one out. Y\ e 
,.,„ a imosl imagine .hat the great guns of Von Moltke, then thundering before 
the -au~ of Paris, ceased their sullen roar around its wails in transient recog- 
nition <>f the momentous event. _ _ 

There W as about this man an elevation of purpose, a magnanimity oi 
Bpirit and integrity of heart, that purified the very atmosphere around him. 
His life was an emphatic rebuke of all Littleness, and meanness of soul; and 
nounworthj motive, no sordid passion, no selfish ambition, could survive the 

glance of hi- piercing eye and the purity of his presence. 

( D iike other objects in nature. General Lee's charaeter needed no distance 
|n |( . nil enchantment. Here was one man whose personal, intellectual and 
moral stature, grand a. il was graceful, grew greater and nobler upon more 
intimate acquaintance, until, like that marvel of the ages, that wonder of all 
.,,., the Apollo of Rome, it appeared absolutely faultless in its symmetry as 
well a. majestic in its proportions. Such a lite and such a character are inspi- 
rations lo future generations ; and they will he forever to our memories, and to 
the imaginations of men. a model of perfect, ideal manhood, enchaining our 
:1 il,., tiona and enchanting the world. 



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Gov. Gordon then introduced Captian William PageCarter, who delivered 
a beautiful poem written by himself concerning the dead leaders of the army 
of Virginia. In reply to an encore which followed its recital, Captain Carter 

recited a tribute to Mr. Grady, of which he was also the author. 

Dr. J. William Jones was the next speaker, lie said that a mistake had 
been made when it was stated that he would deliver an oration on General Lee. 
He disclaimed any such intentions, bul asserted that he would speak of him 
not as a soldier but as a man. For an hour Dr. .(ones kepi the greal audience 
entranced with anecdotes and personal recollections of General Lee, and when 
he sat down the people were surprised to rind bow long he had been talking. 

MR. JONEs' SPEECH. 

The last speaker was Rev. C. Jones. After a few introductory remarks, 
he read a beautiful poem by James Barret Pope, which was written lor the 
unveiling of the monument at Richmond. The Governor then announced thai 
the exercises were over, and the audience dispersed to meet again at the club 
house. 

At the January meeting of the Fulton County Confederate Veirans' Asso 
ciation a committee was appointed to draft appropriate resolutions in memory 
of Mr. Grady, who was one of the two only honorary members of the Asso- 
ciation. 

Mr. Grady and Mr. Davis were those members. 

On February 18th the Veterans held a regular meeting, and the report of 
the committee, which was as follows, was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote : 

THE MEMORIAL. 

Henry W. Grady was an eloquent orator, a brilliant journalist, a pnblir 
benefactor, a national peacemaker, and a Christian philanthropist. 

He was ingenuous and genial, gentle and gallant, charitable and cheerful, 
with a genius to grasp and an energy to execute. 

He may well be remembered by us as Grady, the grand — grand in his 
suavity. In language classically chaste, conservative and elegant, he could 
still the tempest of discord, and triumphantly woo and win where oilier- would 
waiver and fail. Thrusting his hands down deep in his pockets, with an 
inimitable toss of his magnificent head, and a bewitching smile upon his benevo 
lent face, he could electrify a multitude. 

Grand in his strength, mental and moral, strength to mark out and lead on 
despite of difficulties, and careless of cavils. He had an intuition to see and a 
tact to do the right thing at the right time. Some will push if others pay. He 
would both pay and push to inaugurate and complete great enterprises, and 
his untiring zeal stirred and stimulated others to co operate w ith him. 

Grand in bis sincerity. With his heart in his face, he feared not the fawn, 
ing formalism or secret schemes of the tickle or false, [guoring self , and all 
absorbed in plans to elevate and bless his fellow-man, he bore aloft his beauti 
ful banner with "Excelsior" blazing upon it in brilliant letters of golden hope. 



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Grand in his simplicity! Childlike and benign, he would move among men 
as one of marvelous magnetism. Like an old German author, he could sin- 
cerely say "I love God and little children. "' Between these two objects how 
large the scope for one who like him, humbly bowed to the fartherhood of God 
and pre-eminently realized the brotherhood of man. 

Grand in his superiorty. Some are superior in one thing, and some are 
Buperior in other things. Be was superior in many things. His life was not so 
much a type of one, but a radiation of many excellencies. He was, indeed, a 
man of many gifts and graces. 

Who will catch the mantle of this ascended genius? Who can fill in one 
person all the places he so fitly filled V What a spontaneous outburst of grief 
at his departure! Who can remember, or who has ever heard of anything like 
it ? His burning words of love and wisdom reached the heart of this great 
commonwealth, and as from a pathetic and plaintive phonograph those words, 
full of breathing, living, soul-ennobling thoughts are coming back, and will 
continue to come hack to cheer, to comfort, to counsel, and to consolidate 
,.\,t\ effort to heal the wounds of war and hurry up the harmony of too long 
discordant people. As a gentleman of this city said the other day, "He went 
I,, Boston, crowned himself, then came home to die." When he died he left 
the South in tears, and the North a sympathizing mourner at his bier. But 
before his translation came he had ineffaceably written his own epitaph upon 
tin- heart of this great republic. 

A.s a son of a Confederate veteran he loved the veterans and they loved 

him. The following is hut one slight token of his love for them : 

••l)i.( i.mbkk 10th, 1888.— My Dear Lowndes : To-night, as I was on my 
way to work, I met the straggling column of Confederate Veterans, and follow- 
ed them to the Fair. I saw the old gray coats, the faltering steps, the strapped 
blankets, and watching them till they blurred on my sight I went to my work. 
lint 1 find thai the -ray coats and the worn faces haunt me. They keep coming 
between me and the paper on which 1 write, so let me exorcise them and 
-ratify the pneious memories they have evoked by sending you all the money 
1 have about mj clothes. It is just fourteen dollars, and here it is. If this 
trifle will make happy tor .me hour anold Confederate, who needs and deserves 
his country's gratitude, it will have brought to me the very best of Christmas 
gifta. If everj man in Atlanta could have seen this heroic column as I saw it 
marching through the night, you would not long need money. God bless you 

and your associates, and God speed you in the noble work to which you and 
they have given j our hearts and hands. 

■Your friend, H. W. Grady." 

Bui lie i- in hi- grave. And oh' the difference to us! Therefore by us, as 
a bereaved Association, he ii resolved — 

l That in the death of Henry W. Grady we have lost one of our most 
Unselfish friend- one whose Sympathy was precious; one whose hearty co- 
operation we could always expect, and now will always miss. 

Thai we hereby express our sense of loss in his decease, and instead of 



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wearing the sad emblem of grief in sombre crape we will keep bis memory 
green and fresh, as we ever hold before us his winning face, his manly form, 
his noble deeds, and his priceless love for us. 

3. That we most sincerely sympathize with the loved ones left behind, as 
they will miss him at the fireside and at the table, at the altar at home and in 
the house of God, as they will miss him in the spring time, when the fragranl 
flowers bloom, and as they will miss him when the flowers fade in the drear 
December's gloom. 

4. That a copy of this testimonial of our love he aenl to the mother, wife 
and children of our dearly beloved fellow-citizen, friend and honorary mem. 
ber. Respectfully submitted, 

T. P. Cleveland, Chairman, Robert L. Rodgers, 
J. H. Ketner, P. M. B. Yoim;, 

W. A. Fuller, Geo. T. Fry, 

B. F. Abbott. 

A large crayon portrait of Mr. Grady, to purchase which a committee was 
instructed at the previous meeting, was accepted by the Association. The 
portrait is a handsome one, and occupies a place of honor by the president's 
stand. It is the work of Miss Green, and is a most striking likeness. 

The veterans also expressed in suitable resolutions their sympathy for that 
old war hero, General James Longstreet, in his sorrow — the death of his wife. 
A copy of the resolutions was prepared and forwarded to General Longstreet . 

Mr. Frank T. Ryan presented an outline specimen of a handsome member 
s hip certificate. It is the intention that each member of the Association shall 
have one of these cirtificates. which will be handsomely gotten up, and will he 
held as heirlooms in the families of the members. 

A number of other important matters were acted upon, among them the 
inauguration of an auxiliary society, to he styled the Condfederate Veterans' 
Burial society. 

Members of the Fulton County Confedrate Veterans' Association will he 
eligible to membership in this society. At his death each member of it will 
receive a benefit of fifty dollars. It is to be conducted on the assessment plan, 
each member paying fifty cents upon the death of any one of the members of 
the Confederate Veterans' Burial society. 

The society will begin operations just as soon as one hundred members are 
enrolled. This feature of the Association will doubtless prove a great benefit, 
especially in the burying of those indigent veterans whose families are not able 
to bear the expense of appropriate funeral services, hut to whom the thought 
of being buried by charity is painful. It will he a comfort to them to know 
that by paying an occasional fifty cents, when they themselves answer the Inn- 
roll, they will be entitled to a decent burial and not he the subjects of charity. 

Some time ago a committee was appointed to arrange for the observance of 
Memorial day. This committee asked for further time, at February meeting, 
and in doing so took occasion to outline its plan. The plan was to invite all 
the surviving generals of the Confederate army to Atlanta for that occasion, 



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and M was suggested thai an encampment of three days of Confederate Veterans 

5 all the ■ ands be Held al Grant Park from April 35th to the 27th, inclu- 

sive. This feature has been determined upon. 

,,, accordance with the request of John O. Waddell, a committee of 11. F. 
Starke F T Ryan and C. EL D'Alvigney was appointed to consider the raising 
I,,' a ,,„„,,„ !„.!,, place headstones on the -raves of Confederate soldiers buried 
0D rohnson's Island. Mr. Waddell submitted a communication in which he 
stated thai Columbus and Macon had raised a portion of the $500 necessary. 

Quite a number of new members were elected, and a batch of new appli- 
cations received. 

\, the conclusion of the Association's regular business, in February, the 
second of the monthly reminiscent papers was read by Mr. Frank T. Ryan 
M„ Ryan's paper was higly entertaining and altogether valuable as a piece of 
un\\ ritt( n history. 

Bis theme was. "Jusl Before and During the Battle of Chickamauga, as 
Viewed by a Participant on the Confederate Side." 

V, ur meeting in November, L889, our Chaplain (Rev. T. P. Cleveland) 
read a very interesting communication for our historical records. His subject 
was of General Paul J. Semmes. 

\, our meeting in March. L890, Col. Z. .V. Rice presented a sketch of his 
services in two wars, and gave a fine outline of the service of Cobb's Legion in 
the late war. 

Al ourlasl January meeting, Col. L. P. Thomas read an essay on the 
"Battle of Resaca." 

This new brings US up to late date in our relation of events connected 
with our Association proper. During the pasl year I have tried at various 
meetings to excite a livelj Lnteresl amongsl the members as to the importance 
Of our historical records and reminiscences It gives me pleasure to report 
thai in some measure or degree the numbers of our Association are beginning 
to realize and appreciate the importance of these matters for our history, and 
we ma;, hope thai in a few more years we may have a splendid basis of facts 
for the future writers of our uw o Confederate history of the war. 

We have endeavored to obtain facts ;„ two ways. First by the personal 

historj Of the members as |,, iheir individual records, in their private adven 

and their public offices. Second to obtain reminiscent reviews of dis- 
tinguished Confederate officers, and of the mosl noted or famous army divisions, 
brigades and regiments. 

We presenl with this reporl sketches of a few of our well known veterans 
who are members of our Association. We presenl firsl our first president and 
commander — 

WU.IilAM \M BROSE W RIGHT. 

He was the eldesl son of General Ambrose R. Wright. He was born in 
Louisville, Jeffei on County, Ga., on the L9th of January, 1*44 Be received 



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a common school education in the academy of thai town. At the outbreak of 
the civil war, 1861, he enlisted as a private in company (' (Dawson Grays), in 
the Third Georgia Regiment. His father was the Colonel of thai regiment, 
and became later the Brigadier General of the famous "Rans. Wright's 
brigade." W A. Wright was appointed to a position on his father's stall' in 
August, 1862. At the second battle of Manassas lie was wounded in his right 
knee, and his leg was amputated, necessitating his return home, where lie re- 
mained until April, 1863, when he rejoined his command. He was captured 
on June 18th, 1863, on the march to Gettysburg, by New York cavalry, and 
was imprisoned at Johnson's Island until May, 1864, when he was exchanged 
and returned to his position in the army. He was ,it the siege of Petersburg, 
but was transferred to duty at Augusta, (4a., December, 1864, and put in 
charge of the ordnance supplies at that point for the equipment of Johnson's 
army, where he remained till the close of hostilities. At the close of the war, 
without means to complete his education, he entered upon manual labor, so far 
as he was able, to aid in support of his father's family, who, being barred from 
the practice of his profession, the law, and his property swept away, was driven 
to dire necessities. The subject of our sketch hauled the product of the little 
farm to market, which his father had made and gathered. When the political 
disabilities of his father were removed, he entered at once upon a large and 
lucrative practice, and the son .was then enabled to enter upon a life career. 

Col. Wright was appointed Comptroller General by Governor A. 11. Col- 
quitt, on September 17, 1879, to fill the unexpired term of W. L. Goldsmith. 
and has, under the new Constitution of the State, been three times nominated 
and elected by the people without opposition, a compliment enjoyed by few 
officers who have ever served the State. The office of the Comptroller General 
is one of the most important in the State. To all intents and purposes he is the 
business manager of the vast and complicated machinery for the raising and 
disbursement of the large revenue of the commonwealth, and upon his efficiency 
and capability depend in large measure the interest and well being of the 
citizen, insofar as the payment of taxes and their proper application to the 
diverse and varied purposes of government are concerned. That any man 
should have performed the services incident to this trying and important posi- 
tion for a number of years with the approval of the people, is a compliment to 
his integrity, faithfulness, and qualifications that any man might be proud to 
possess. This important office is at present filled by Hon. W. A. Wright, the 
subject of this sketch, and so his antecedents and personal record become a 
subject of public interest. 

Our first Vice-President was Colonel John Millcdge. I have given a sketch 
of his services in another article, concerning the Georgia Military Institute and 
its cadets. He was a graduate of that Institute in 1857. 

PRESIDENT W. I,. CALHOUN. 

In the Spring of 1862, Win. Lowndes Calhoun, with the aid of Roberl F. 

Maddox, organized in the city of Atlanta a company of infantry, which was 
named the "Calhoun Guard," in honor of his lather, lion, .lames M. Calhoun. 
In March, 1862, the companies then assembled at (amp McDonald, a place 
3 



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i * + i„«t?o T?-iilrnarl were organized into 

, rBigS ty.on the West* £ ; ' , ° ^ . llt 42 d 'regimen, of 

regi «, »■»■ "<'f ", ;';;:[;', , " ,, ' M, regime-., and de.signa.ed 

'■ -» v » l ;'' i ';: : ;:i;: :,:;,H,.Li-. c ...o.fcy- 

as company K. Lol. Maaaox. u Pilhoun First Lieutenant. 

• ■ -»"<»■ '''""' t ai ° '" ,' \:,, Id Li "... Colonel. Lieu.. 

«*« '""' ! 'V:,r J Kd! ' 1 ■ • " SSL- the company un.i, 

Ca onwasimmediatel; .1 ectao al Georeia was com- 

the war e A. He was then &4 yean ; of ag£ The* 8 m 

m led by C ,el, afterwards ^^f'^7^ ord er of General E. 

,„,, ordered to East Tennessee, where ( apt Ca l.n, y o{ 

Kirhv Smith, was detached from the «° d ™^°™™ G a Upon arrival 
.,„„,' ,iv, hundred prisoners and carry then .to *^™^ d ou lle coast , 

at Ma, they received orders fromGen Lee, ^^°^ ^ was tlien 

,;,, ll ., ia , to take the prisoners ,0 Mad »»»• «;; " h „ t ^re eight months, and 
P' I |" S"«^y^^r'o7^rwrwh? visited him a, 

SS^tSSf- -.»! ^X^yoTngTm™ 

m * « «• * "^SSJ; Mi^" n,° hlgh U .ha. memorahle 

, " i " im '' "",'';";:;:::,; «S* hour's service. Was engaged in the 
,,„„,,:„=.,. il sis months, ' Vicksburg, remaining 
I Baker's Creek and -'' '-.'"„, '„.„,,,,,,,,, t Ji „„d water 

"'' " . " Ld Gen! Johnson's army, until severely wounded m the 

wiili id", rsraggs aiiu v< , , . ■ 4i.„ i,,fi l.in wh lc eh;ir°- 

oecond day's fighl al Resaca, Ga., having been shol m the left hip whde cnarg 

, . ,.,;,„„, rank8 . This wound came aear being fatal, and never healed 

°U long afte the war. He was, however, in part of Hood's campaign m Ten- 

,„.,,„, iointn earm 3 In North Carolina, but his wound pre- 

3 ^CamounwaLvery often ordered on detached duty and was for 

pesident of the examining hoard of his brigade. This regiment 

m l S Eton's, Stovall's, and Henderson's Brigades at different times 

: , S5» nson's and Stewart's Dh Isions. Since the war he has held varum. 

SS^We positions, and has discharged the duties of all in an honorable man- 

' , m( , J, h „„, a ' pproV ai of his constituents. In 1S80 he was the Mayor of 

,■;:, tolSBI h was aominated and elected by the people of Fulton 

Commas the Ordinary. Hehasl n re elected each succeeding tern, and .is 

„„.<„,,;„:„, of Fun- County. His bemg continued m the < >ffl ce *a 

,,, aition of his efficiency and integrity as an officer. In April 1888, he was 

„ bj thi8 Association as President and Commander, and makes a splendid 



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officer. In the organization of the Confederate Survivors' Association, in 
August, 1889, he was selected as one of the Division Commanders of thai or- 
ganization— his division being the fifth Congressional dwtricl of Georgia. Be 

is a popular gentleman, and well beloved by all the Confederate veterans. 

VICE-PRESIDENT HUGH II. COLQUITT, 

The subject of this sketch is one of our most zealous and and active 
veterans. His father was a prominent man in Geoigia, Hon. W. 'I'. Colquitt. 
At the opening of the war Hugh Colquitt was a lad of about fifteen years old. 
He was in Emory College, at Oxford, Ga., and stood first in his class. When 
Fort Sumter was fired, excitement ran high all over the country, and of course 
had its effect on boys in colleges as well as older men. Hugh Colquitt left the 
college, and went to his home in Macon, Ga., and on the liith of April, 1861, 
he enlisted as a private in the Second Georgia Battalion. The battalion was 
composed of the "City Light Guards," of Columbus, Ga., under (apt. Peyton 
H. Colquitt ; the "Floyd Rifles," of Macon, Ga., under (apt. Thomas Harde- 
man ; the "Macon Volunteers." of Macon, under ('apt. Robert A. Smith ; the 
"Spalding Grays," of Griffin, Ga,, under Capt. Doyle. Persons who are 
familiar with Georgia History and heraldry, will recognize at once the splendid 
personnel of that battalion. It was composed of some of the very best of 
Georgia's sons, in wealth, social dignity, and Southern chivalry. Eugh ( lolquitl . 
though a mere boy, was thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the times, and 
was fully determined to go to the war with his people. 

On the night of April 19th, his battalion left Macon, and went to Virginia, 
as among the first Gerorgia soldiers who went to Virginia. Tiny arrived at 
Portsmouth while the Navy Yard was still burning, in a very few hours after 
the Federals evacuated that place. The company of which Hugh Colquitl was a 
member was in the first fight in Virginia, at Sewell's Point, on the 20th of Ma\ , 
1861. The 2d Georgia Battalion had been trained in heavy artillery by Capt. 
Peyton Colquitt, who was a graduate of West Point -Military Academy. They 
had four short "32 pounders" in the battery at Sewell's Point. They opened 
fire on the "Monticello," lying out about 1000 yards. The firing was returned 
by the vessel, and it was kept up for an hour or so. Neither side did much 
harm, if any. No one was hurt of the Confederates, though shells were thrown 
amongst them, and they were much excited. * The \essel drew away This 
was the 20th of May, and the battle of "Big Bethel" did not occur until the 
10th of June, of that year, 1861. Hugh Colquitl remained as a private in Capt. 
Peyton Colquitt's company, for about 18 months, when he joined the brigade 
of his brother, General Alfred H. Colquitt. Be served as a courier for some 
time, and then was appointed as aid-decamp, with the rank of flrsl lieutenant, 
and was afterwards promoted to the rank of captain. His service was all in 
Virginia, excepting when his brigade was sent to BatteryWagner, and to Florida. 
They were in Fort Wagner most of the time during the siege there, and then 
went to Florida, and won the renowned battle of Ocean Pond, or Olustee. In 
this battle his horse was shot under him while in a charge, and the Captain was 
mentioned for gallantry on the field . The brigade returned to Virginia, and 
were with General Jackson's corps until uearlj the end, when lhe\ went to 



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A , ,, ,.,„,, toe »:., ^ apt. H H C wasadmitted t„ the bar there. 

raid law with Col. L. «. wmrae, u , „ ere Geii Howell Cobb, 

N „ n ' Tenn and the Furman Fann Improvement Co at Eas Pom tin 
ps Cnunu Ga Lately he has been a corresponding editor of the Atlanta 
, ,, ,nal. and his communications in that paper have been -yin^esP 

f n g 2 various subjects. Be has also been speaking m many counties of the 
State on leading topics of public interest. 

V. a ,,,,■;,„ i our Association he has been zealous to all good works, 
^ wJ an active participant in the convention which organized the Confede- 
rate Survivors' Association of Georgia. Gen. Gordon, asCommander-in-Chief 
anpoin^ed Capl Colquitl as Adjutant-General of the State organization of 
• ! . Ca„. Colquitt and his wife -stained a grievous misfortune m the 
lo^oTtheir only son about ^oyearsago. They had made every effort and 
,,k, ,, every care to bring him up to be a good and useful man, and rust as he 
*as grown and a bright promise of lite, everything they could wish him to be 
h( . JL taken away by death, and they have been left desolate. Capt. Colquitt 
is yel in prime of life, and we wish him many years yet of happiness and use- 
fulness. 

K. i . DIVINE, srKGKON C. V. A. 

\n„„, ■ B 1 veterans we may take a note of Dr. K. C. Divine. He 

ia , popular gentleman and prominent physician in our city. He was a surgeon 
ln the Confederate army. About May 3d, 1861, he joined Captain OR. bin- 
eleton's companj al Canton, Miss., and went to Corinth. Miss., wherethe 
Mississippi troops were directed to asserableand organize into regiments. After 
, ,hort Btaj there, the 18th Mississippi regiment was formed under Col. Burt 
.,,„, Lieut Col Thomas Griffin, and they were ordered to Manassas, in Vir- 
„ ini , camping there on the Railroad and al Bull Run, two miles north of 
Managua Barlj in the daj of the firsl battle of Manassas his regiment was 
sent in double quick time to McClain's Ford, where later in the day they were 
, ,, ln ,,„. ba ttle after crossing the creek. Dr. Divine remained with his 
command mi after the battle of Leesburg or Hall's Bluff. From there he was 
p naacola, Fla. There for a Bhort time he was Medical Director, jusl 
before Its evacuation, under Gen. Thomas M. Jones. From there he was 
ordered to Mobile for duty, then to Corinth, then to Chattanooga, Tenn., and 
then Into Kentuckj with Gen. Bragg tfter the battle at Perryville, he re- 
mained on the field in charge of the Confederate wounded until all received 
, .,,,,,,] attention. Then he disposed of his horse and tried to reach the army, 



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which was then at and around Wartrace and Tullahoma. He was placed in 
Brood street prison by order of Gen. Bozes. He was imprisoned one week, 
and was released by order of Gen. Buell, and transportation given to Memphis. 
He then rejoined his regiment, then under (Jen. Walthall, and continued then 
to share the service, the trials, the disappointments, and the humiliation of the 
Army of the Tennessee till its final overthrow. Dr. Divine has been engaged 
in the practice of medicine in Atlanta since the war. and has been successful 
and progressive. He is a very affable gentleman, modest and sensible, and 
liked by all who know hirn. In April, 1888, he was chosen as the Surgeon of 
the Confederate Veterans' Association, and so again in 1SS9. We all wish that 
he may live long and prosper. 

Another member of our Association I may mention, in these personal 
reviews, is our former City Recorder 

HON. JAMES A. ANDERSON. 

He is well-known here of recent date. He was born on February 6, 1846, 
in that part of old Paulding county which is now in Polk county, Georgia, 
eight miles west of Cedartown. His parents moved to Alabama, and they re- 
sided in that part of that State now known as Clay and Cleburne counties. 
Such education as he received was in the "old field schools" of his boyhood, 
or the common schools of the country. Being of good mind naturally, he 
made good progress in his studies, and is now a well educated gentleman. 

I beg pardon for a short digression just here, to remark that the "old field 
schools," as they were often called, of the olden times, were not at all inferior, 
but in my belief were far superior, to this new system of school teaching in 
these days, coming to us as many others of the evils and ills of our defeat and 
reconstruction. The ol<^ system of common schools, commonly known as 
schools of the three R's — "readin, ritin, and 'rithmetic" — with a pedagogue 
who was willing to give a full day of instruction to his scholars, and who 
found it to be a "delightful task to rear the tender thought and teach the young 
idea how to shoot," was one of the features of our Southern society and civili- 
zation, and I am constrained to believe was more conducive than our new sys 
term* to a thorough education, and to a better sense of the true principles of 
our institutions of a good and free government. It seems that we have de- 
parted from the true line in such matters as far as I have digressed from my 
subject of this sketch. Let us return and proceed properly. 

In January, 1864, James A. Anderson was mustered into the Confederate 
service by Lieutenant T. J. Loveless, anil on the 1st of February. 1864, lie re 
ported for duty, at Dalton, Ga,, as a private in company (', of the Fifty sixth 
Georgia Regiment, and was with the regiment all the way from Dalton to 
Atlanta before Sherman's army in their march through Georgia, and was in the 
fight at Mill Creek Gap, in February, 1804, and in the fighting around Dalton 

in May; also at Resaca, in the two days' battle, being on picket dui\ the boc I 

morning there, just in front of the guns which General Hood lost there, lie 
was on the skirmish lines at Cassville, and in the battle at New Hope Church, 
and in the battle of Culp's farm, June 22, 1804, and in the fighting around 
Atlanta during the siege. In the Fall of 1864 lie was in Hie hospital at Augusta 
for a while. He reported for duty again in his regiment at Corinth, and nut 



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m ■ : '"">^":f^ ^consolidation to North Carolina he 

S££^££5£S- ****** « in ■- a 

was so paroled, ,„.i n ,„l ; n farm work through that year 

' ; ' 1 "' ^ ■"' V ' 2 1866 Hto career here is generally well known. 
to A. lama. December 20 L8I 16 _ ^ gr0 cer, a newspaper reporter, 

rjsE^^J^sW"* Jr ° - 

,„ to iacreaaing >>";"'"---;' '"7JL „„, daughter and threesons living His 

* ^.'"^^"HetaTXuonLhnBhand, a tender lather, and 

,■„,, daughter diedtn 1878. » a . ^^ rf , 1r . l „„ c 

LTt'S^ta^^hf-tho, gh. ionandperpetoityofour 

CAPTAIN "Til*" HARRISON. 

™ i' f ,i„. Executive Department, entered the army 

/ ", ""IT; «-" • " - » Lieutenant of ,h, Barto. 

n November, L861 . al < ignw • nqs ; ffne( j to duty as company 

Guards, of Stewart county. The compan r «J*™B ™* £ * Lieutenant- 

E of the Thirty-firsi Georgia Regiment Colonel J i ^ 

Col ">. .' Hi,, a,,,. Ma.i, = 

stationed aear Savannah. 11» Lnirty nrs before the 

renton Springs, second ManM f M ^ ha ^'^X Ssburg Mine Run, 
cheBter L868; Rappahannock Wrightsville JflO 12 18 and 19; Hanover, 

• „, ; mdedatCold Harbor, on the a,,,,, by ragmen ofsheU 

^maSe prisoner at Bharpsbnrg, Md., and thus prevented from ta^anj 

, ure in October, and kept as a prisoner until after the surrender. 
1 , , ftel . reaching his nineteenth year he was promoted to the capta nc 

ofli^SirSit. -der w, nd in rank among th e cap tarn. 

oM iis regiment. His company was the color company, and was alway* con 

pin thisac, -. A. many as ten of his '■••»M«"»y;v,n ; 1^ »» 

Les, »hol down with the flag, but fortunately none war killed while bearing 

i( _ ai Monocacy three color bearers were wounded. 



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The brigade to which Captain Harrison belonged was one of the best in 
Lee's army. Its commanders were Generals Alex. R. Lawton, John B. Gor- 
don, Clement A. Evans, and Marcellus Douglass, who was senior Colonel com- 
manding at Chautilly and Sharpstmrg, and covered himself with -lory. 'Phis 
brave and dashing young officer (Colonel Douglass) was killed at Sharpsburg. 

Captain Harrison was a midshipman at Annapolis, M<1 , in 1858, 1859, and 
part of 1860, and his military training at this school enabled him to till the 
position to which he was chosen by his company at the outset of his career as 
a soldier. His company was a large one, numbering at one time one hundred 
and twenty-seven men for duty, and during the war there were in the aggre- 
gate one hundred and sixty-eight members of the command. Three Second 
Lieutenants, three Sergeants, and a few privates surrendered at Appomattox. 
Since the war he has farmed, practiced law, and has been a member of the 
Legislature from Stewart county. When General Gordon became Governor 
he tendered to Captain Harrison a position in the Executive Department of 
State, and he accepted it, and now occupies the position. 

PRIVATE LAWRENCE LUTZ, 

Is another earnest veteran. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, on March 
3, 1843. When he was ten years of age he immigrated to America, and Ins 
family settled in Indiana At the opening of the war Lawrence Lutz was in 
New Orleans, and he enlisted as a private in company E, in First Regiment 
Louisiana Infantry Regulars, on the Kith day of April, 1861, being then eigh- 
teen years old. He was mustered into service on the 19th of April, 1861, and 
they went to Pensacola, Fla., a few days later. The first Colonel of the regi- 
ment was Gladden, who was killed at Shiloh. The next Colonel was Dan. 
W. Adams. In March, 1862, the regiment was sent to Corinth, Miss., and 
took part in the battle "of Shiloh, 5th and 6th of April, the regiment losing 
90 killed and 240 wounded, out of 450 men in action. In the Hank movement 
on Chattanooga, this regiment marched across North .Mississippi and Alabama, 
guarding wagon trains. They then followed General Bragg into and through 
Kentucky and back to Mnrfreesboro, Tenn , where they engaged in battle. 
They then retreated to Chattanooga, and were in the battle of Chickamauga. 
In that battle Lawrence Lutz was hit three times by minnie balls, the last one 
passing through his left ankle joint, and crippling him for life. He was sent 
to Atlanta — to hospital — and later to Griffin, and at last was cared for by farm- 
ers around Mt. Zion camp ground, in Spalding county, till the close of the 
war. He was then here as a stranger, without home, nowhere to go, as his 
people were all with the Yankees. He went on crutches, but with a strong- 
will to overcome difficulties he went to work, and has secured a competency, 
and is in fairly comfortable circumstances. 

In March, 1866, he married a Georgia lady, in Milton county, >ur MisB 
Annie Morris. Her mother's maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Kendall, of the 
old-time families of Middle Georgia. They have six children. Under the 
State pension act of 1886 he was granted an allowance of $25 00 on account of 
his wounded ankle. Under the later act he applied for the pension, but his 

« implication was rejected, of which he complains, and lias heretofore brought 
is complaint to this Association. But it being a matter of fad and law for 



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th( . , !lW officers to examine and decide, of course this Association has nc .author- 
;!;. '; ,„„,,. to grant U>d relief as he desires. He is a merchant, on Marietta 

CAPTAIN C T. FTJRLOW, 

Of Atlanta is another of our Veterans, noted for his good nature and 
ir| . ni!ll lu ' :mI11 ,,. He was bom in Bibb county, Ga., on the loth of April, 1842. 
and moved with his parents to Americus, Ga., in 1849. _ 

1„ \pril L861 lie was a member of the Sophomore class m Emory C ollege, 
« Klnnl ( la A fe* days after he was nineteen years of age he entered service 
M a private in the Sumter Lighl Guards, which, upon the organization of the 
Fourth Georgia Volunteers, became Company K. 

Th „ regimenl was ordered to Norfolk, Va., which was considered at that 
time the posl of danger. Remained at Norfolk without fighting until May 
L862 when the regimenl was ordered to Richmond. Was present at battle of 
Seven Pines but not actively engaged. Was with the regiment in battles 
. 11 , 1U1 „1 Richmond, at second Manassas and Sharpsburg. He was slightly 
wounded al Gettysburg, and again at Spottsylvania. After battle of Sharps- 
burg i,, was appointed Orderly to General Doles, and did not serve with reg- 
imenl any more, though being attached to same brigade, participated in all the 
battles in which ii was engaged, which included all fought by the army ot 
Northern Virginia. In L863 he was appointed aid-de-camp to General Doles, 
and served in thai capacity until June, 1864, when General Doles was killed at 
second battle of Cold Harbor. From then until close of war he served as 
baistanl Adjutant General of guard forces in prison department. During 
L866 m 1m- fanned in Calhoun eounty, Ga ; from 1868 to 1875 he farmed in 
Sumter countj Ga., but ill-health forced him to abandon it. He moved to 
Americus and' followed the prof ession of book keeper until 1884, when he was 

appointed I k keeperin Comptroller-General Wright's office, which position 

be Mill liolds He married in 1864, and has four boys and one girl. He was 
on e ,,l the flrsl Veteran- who joined in the call for the organization of this 
Association. 

ll. K. W. CHILDKESS 

I. one of our regular Veterans, lie volunteered May 29, 1861, at Chula- 

boma, Marsha] county, Miss., in company I, commanded by Captain T. J. 

Harden. Mustered into service June 1-t following, at Richmond, Va., in the 

Nineteenth Mississippi Regiment, commanded by Colonel Kitmot, of W. S. 

m's brigade. Colonel Kitmot was from Holly Springs, Miss. Went 

Richmond to Bunker's Hill, then to Manassas and to Yorktown. The 

flrsl battle was al Williamsburg, on the retreat from Yorktown. The next 
battle ai Seven Pines, then at Cold Harbor in the morning of 27th June, 1862, 
and in the afternoon al Gaines Mill-. He was wounded there in the left arm, 
which was amputated above the elbow June28, 1862. He is now acitizen of 
Atlanta, ami a Veteran who lakes much interest in the affairs of this Asso- 
eial [on. 

i ORPOB \ I. SOLOMON <'. HKNsoN 

| | Veteran who lake- an active interest in our Association. He w;\ a 

membei • •! corapanj 1'. in the Fourth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers. He 



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enlisted at Calhoun, Ga., as a private under Captain Blair Mayes. He was 
appointed Corporal and served as such during the remaining lime of liis ser- 
vice. He was wounded at the battle of Predricksburg, Va., on the 18th of 
December, 1862, from which his leg had to he amputated. 

He was born in Chester District, 8 ('.. but when lie was an infant his 
parents moved to Gordon county, Ga., and he was brought up near the town 
of Calhoun. He is now forty-nine years old, and resides in the city of Atlanta, 
No. 16 Walton street. 

ESSAYS OF HISTORY. 

A feature of the objects of our xVssociation is the plan of having short 
essays of history at our meetings. After considerable endeavor on my part as 
Historian to get the members interested in such work, the plan was adopted .if 
having a member selected at a meeting whose duty it should be to read an essay 
at our next succeeding meeting. 

The first of the series was offered by Rev. T. P. Cleveland, who read a 
sketch, at November meeting, as follows: 

GENERAL PAUL .T. SEMMES. 

The writer having waited for over twenty years for some one better qual- 
ified to perform the important duty, and being ignorant of its ever having been 
done, essays to write a brief sketch as a tribute to the memory of one who 
ought to hold a high place in the estimation of every Confederate Veteran and 
of every native Georgian. I refer to General 

PALL JONES SKMMES. 

He was born in Wilkes county, Georgia, and was the son of Andrew Q, 
Semmes. His mother's maiden name was Mary Robertson. The first school 
he attended was at the male academy in Washington, Ga. He afterwards went 
to Rev. Dr. Beman's celebrated school at Mt. Zion, Hancock county, and com- 
pleted his literary course at the University of Virginia, It was under the 
tutelage of Captain Partridge that he first clearly manifested the taste and traits 
which afterwards signalized him as a "born soldier." 

He married Miss Emily Hemphill, of Wilkes county. He had four child- 
ren — two girls, who became highly accomplished young ladies, and two hoys, 
twins, wdio grew to manhood. Only one of the children married. Pauline, the 
youngest daughter. Her husband was Captain Spencer Semmes, a bod of 
Admiral Raphael Semmes. She left several children, who are the only survi- 
vors of General Semmes' immediate family. 

For several years after marriage the subject of this sketch led the life of a 
farmer in his native county, but afterwards moved to Columbus, Ga.. where 
he was highly esteemed as a prominent, public spirited citizen, and man 
of business. In politics he was a staunch Democrat, and could have adorned 
any position which his State might have given him. hut his ambition did not 
seem to go forth in that direction, and he contented himself with the glory of 
being a pure patriot. 

,tHe was, for many years, the Captain of the famous Columhus Guards, 
which did good service under Captain Davis in the Mexican war. Not long 



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before the "war between the States," the celebrated Chicago Zouaves' chal- 
lenged any company of infantry in the United States to drill against them. In 
behalf of the "Guards" Captain Bemmes accepted the challenge on the condi- 
tion "thai the evolutions should be in accordance with Hardee's or Gillam's 
laities.'' Arrangements were being made for the drill when the war broke 
out, and, consequently, all negotiations ceased, and both companies went to 
Virginia. Captain Ellsworth, if I mistake not, of the Zoauves, was the first sol- 
dier killed on either side in Virginia, if not the very first killed after the com. 
mencement of hostilities. 

Captain Semmes was promoted, soon after the war began, to the Colonelcy 
of the Second Georgia Regiment of Volunteers, one of the best regiments that 
went into Confederate service. This regiment was highly complimented by 
Mr. Davis after a review of it near Richmond, and from this regiment there 
went out a greal many distinguished commissioned officers. 

lie was promoted, in the year 1862, to the rank of Brigadier-General. His 
first Adjutant was W. G. Clemens, a New Yorker; his second Roswell Ellis, 
who was an officer of the Columbus Guards in the Mexican war. His ap- 
pointed aid de-camp was — Briggs, and volunteer aids John Redd and — Cody, 
all of Columbus, Ga. 

And well may it be said of him — a more loyal heart never beat for his be- 
loved Southland, a braver hand never grasped a sword for her defense. He 
seemed to be an utter stranger to physical fear. Once, when a minnie ball 
pierced the red turban be was wont to wear in battle, that his men might see 
him and follow on as he lead them in the fray, quietly removing it from his 
head, lie said to a soldier standing by, "a half inch is a good deal when a man's 
life is concerned;'' a half inch below would, no doubt, have caused his death. 

lie always dressed in his best uniform when expecting to go in battle, and 
always carried a toiirneipiel in his coat pocket; and when he fell at Gettysburg, 
with the femoral artery cut by a minnie ball, he called to a private soldier of 
the Tenth Georgia Regimen! to assist him in applying the instrument, and thus 
he was spared from bleeding to death on that famous battle field. 

And here let me give a historic fact worth mentioning. The man who 
performed the difficult surgical operation, to-wit: the ligation of the femoral 
artery, was Dr. Todd (a brother of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln), who was then the 
surgeon of Bemmes' brigade. 

'fhe writer of these lines was permitted to return with this brave brigadier 
to Martinsburg, Va., and will never forget the scenes at Williamsport, Md., 
where the Pojtomac was crossed All of General Lee's army wagons, except 
ambulances, ordnance and headquarter wagons, were on the north bank of the 

Potomac, 'fhe enemj finding it out. made a desperate but abortive attempt to 
Capture and destroy them. Southern pluck came to their rescue; stragglers, 
detailed men ami hospital men reinforced the men who were OH duly, and 

bravelj repelled the disappointed Federals and saved Lee's transportation. It 

Wa« alter this pivotal skirmish thai we succeeded in conveying General Semmes 
aCTOBB the river in a boat, anil placing him in the kind hands of a hospitable 
familj at Martinsburg, Va. In a few days blood poisoning set in, and after 
awhile hie patient -i>iiit left the suffering body and returned to God who cheated 

and redeemed ii. 



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While General Bemmes was a man of extraordinary physical courage, he 

was none the less eminent for his moral courage, lie was, for many years a 
consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a striking and beau 
tiful illustration of the subduing and sanctifying power of divine grace for 
like all of his brothers, he was as high strung, fearless and unflinching as any 
man perhaps who ever lived. 

A more beautiful death, nor one more appropriate, for a soldier, I never 
saw or heard of. 

He called for his sword -that sword which had never been tarnished by 
an ungallant act or an unknightly deed— and laid it by his rfghl side n,. took 
his well worn pocket Testament and placed it in his hands folded on his breast. 
He sent farewell messages to his men, his staff and field officers, and, lastly, to 
his dear wife and children, and then with eyes closed and lips breathing prayer 
his soul ascended to the God who gave it life and immortality. 

One incident comes to mind which clearly showed the stern convictions of 
duty, coupled with kindness of heart, which this gallant General possessed. 
One morning about early breakfast time, a straggling Federal was picked up by 
one of the headquarter guard, and brought to the General's tent, with the state- 
ment "that the man was hungry, shall I feed him.' - "By all means " lie re- 
plied. "I would shoot down with one hand a soldier fighting in the line, and 
with the other hand give food to one wdio was a prisoner of war." 

Much might be said of this chivalric cavalier, but w r e forbear. To the 
young Southern volunteer, unaccustomed to the yoke of military restraint. 
General Semmes seemed unreasonably severe in his discipline (tor it was pain- 
ful to him to see anything done by a soldier in an unsoldierly way), but as the 
war wore on, and the volunteer, with his bright brass buttons, began to devel- 
ope into a valiant veteran, a decided change of opinion occurred, and when In- 
died no General in the Southern army, perhaps, held as firmly as he did the 
confidence and esteem of the men who followed him. While in his character 
the "fortiter in re" seemed to predominate, he was by no means destitute of the 
"suaviter in modo." No man had a higher sense of honor— no man more ready 
to die for his convictions of what was right. In these days of demagoiam 
and trickery his integrity as citizen and a soldier is a precious and stimulating 
memory. His reports to the commander-in-chief were models of plainness and 
perspicuity, and always breathed the spirit of humble reliance on a higher 
power. Although not a West Pointer, he was once appointed a member of the 
Board of Visitors to that national military institute, lie also published, a few- 
years before the war, a small work on military tactics. Am) although there 
has been a strange silence with regard to this now sainted soldier, the time will 
undoubtedly come when his name will he recorded high among those w ho fell 
leading embattling hosts in a war the most famous in the history of the world. 

The second Essay was read by Colonel L. P. Thomas, upon 

THE BATTLE OF RESACA. 

The organization of the Forty second Georgia Regiment, at Camp McDon 
ough, Ga , took place in 1802 The following were the field and Btafl of 
ficers: R. J Henderson, Colonel; R. F. Maddux.. Lieutenant-Colonel; \\ n,. 
H. Hulsey, Major; Hugh Wyly, Adjutant. 



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It is imt necessary, in this short article, to mention the names of the com- 
pany officers, many of whom have passed over and joined the great majority. 

The first active duty performed by our regiment was around and near 
Cumberland (Jap, Tennessee. This command was composed of companies 
from Gwinnett, Walton, Newton, Milton, DeKalb and Fulton counties, most 
of them hardy young men, and from the best families of our farming commu- 
nity. It is in pari my aim, in this article, to speak of a few funny things that 
occurred with our hoys when we first entered actively into service. We all 
understood the use of arms pretty well, and under the strict discipline of our 
gallanl Colonel we were soon to make a record. We looked for the time to 
come when we would stand face to face with the enemy of our country, and 
drive hack the whole Federal army if it should chance to come that way. We 

were ready. 

STAMPEDED BY LIGHTNING BUGS. 

We were then at Cumberland Gap, Tenn. You know how fresh troops 
talked and fell at that time, for some of you were there with us. Do you rc- 
member how white and clean our new army tents looked, high up on the rugged 
mountain side? We actually had our names printed on these tents. You could 
see on one. -W. L. Calhoun, Captain Company K, Forty-second Georgia Reg- 
iment " On another, "L. P. Thomas, Captain Company A, Forty-second Geor- 
gia Regiment." The other officers had their names in bold Roman letters, and 
we were very proud of them. We all had well-filled trunks, too, and our mess 
boxes were models of beauty, and they were generally well filled. We had 
not as yet heard a gun tired, but the boys said they were ready, let 'em come. 
Well, one dark night we had our picket line thrown out in front of our quar- 
ters, about one mile from us. It was on a ridge in front of Cumberland Gap, 
and as rough ground as soldiers generally find to picket over. It was moun- 
tainous, and nearly fatal for a skirmish line to become demoralized on such an 
occasion. Do you remember what strange ideas some of us had about how 
battles wen' fought? Some had an idea that we would form two long lines of 
battle strum: out in an open field, and when the command was given for us to 
advance, we would just go for each other, tiring and advancing on each other, 
until the last man fell. 1 have no doubt some of you had as erroneous ideas. 

Well, our boys, of course, were not exceptions to this rule. While on 
picket duly thai night, soon after darkness had settled over mountain cliffs, 
that threw their dark shadows way down the scraggy mountain sides, some one 
discovered brilliant lights Hashing here and there. As they seemed to come 
Dearer and nearer, the alarm was given. The enemy is advancing on us with 
torches. One gun was tired and then another, and soon the entire line was let- 
ting fly the missiles of war into the imaginary enemy. Well, the result — can 
you - 1 less jr.- We fell back, not whipped exactly, but badly demoralized, as 
the saying was, and what do you think was the trouble? Why, lightning bugs, 
of course. Thej routed the boys, and the bugs held the ground. This shows 

w hat undisciplined Boldiery w ill sometimes do. 

SECRE I or s| , CE8S in WAR. 

Hut we commenced to spell up after that, and the record made by our reg- 
iment afterwards was unsurpassed in an} in the Western army, its discipline 



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was perfect. It was called the staying regiment afterwards, and officers and 
men had a regimental pride that was creditable to all alike. Without discipline 
you have men that cannot be relied on in war. How is this to be brought 
about, some officers in high command fail to comprehend — that failure to un- 
derstand, how are we to obey those in command over us; in other words, to 
love, and at the same time to fear them; that failure to lead or he led and to 
move as one man; to observe and accept that discipline, so necessary to the 
making up of a grand and true soldiery, was one of the great causes of our 
failure. That our men fought well is undeniable, but better Staying and bet- 
ter fighting qualities could have been developed in some commands are equally 
true. I feel that much was due to our regimental commander, the gallant R. 
J. Henderson, afterwards promoted to a brigade commander, and a hearty co- 
operation of company commanders, for the glorious records we made. 

I point with pride to the twenty-one battle-fields over which we passed. 
Through leafless forest the winter winds and autumnal breezes whisper the 
names of the gallant boys of our command, who fell bleeding thereon, ami no 
doubt you all can say, with equal pride for your own respective commands, 
•'we knew our duty and did it well." May those who died for home and 
country on these hard fought fields of battle, sleep on sweetly, and their deeds 
of heroism be carried down from generation to generation. 

BATTLE OF HESACA. 

The first battle between Sherman and Johnston, after the evacuation of 
Dalton, took place at Resaca, May 15th and 16th, 1864. On the loth we were 
making movements to the north of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, and both 
armies seemed to be skirmishing for the purpose of developing the position of 
the other, and the evident intention of Sherman to turn to the right of John- 
ston, and Johnston to prevent it This brought on the tight the following day. 
We had been resting and recruiting through the winter of 1863, and both 
armies were in excellent fighting trim. We felt confident of winning the firsl 
battle from Sherman on his march to the sea, and when the boys were put into 
line on the morning of the 16th, we were eager for the fray. The two cham- 
pions were to meet, leaders they were of two grand armies— Sherman on on.' 
side and Johnston on the other— and much depended on the result of this en- 
gagement. The Federal army extended north and south across the railroad. 
formed in two strong lines of battle At some exposed points, strengthened 
by the third line, the Confederates fronting them with one single line. The 
reserves of our army being held in position to strengthen any point, most m 
danger of attack, as emergencies arose. 

A GALLANT CHARGE. 

I will now contrast the disciplined soldier with the undisciplined. Let our 
regiment pass in review before going into this battle -bin strong in line. See 
how they moved in their impetuous charge on the enemy's lines under our gal 
lant commander. From Dalton to Atlanta you cannot point to a more hotly 
contested light. 

You remember, Mr. President, for you earn about your person scare ol 
that engagement, and although you -race that chair, and sit with so much ap 



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parent ease therein, you still feel sensibly at times the pain that wound brings 
you lint did you sec then a faltering step? How swiftly we made that charge 
across the open Held near the Western & Atlantic Railroad, and into the strip 
of wood, where the grape shot and minnie balls sang savagely to our falling 
comrades— one hundred and seventeen out of our number was left on that 
bloody field. 

Lieutenant Brown, of Company K, fell there; Colonel W. H. Hulsey, who 
was gallantly carrying up the left of our line, went down and was borne from 
the field, and many others of our officers I do not now recall. I remember our 
gallant Colonel Henderson's conduct in that fight, and history will some day 
give him the credil he deserves for saving to us the mortificatiou of a total de- 
feat on thai day. With his sabre well lifted in the air, clasped by his strong 
right arm, he rallied his men in the open field, after our first attack, and they 
rushed around him, grape and canister flying and balls whistling, Henderson's 
sabre was carried from his hand by a cannon ball. His wound on his temple 
was bleeding profusely, the blood trickling down and off his boots, but un- 
daunted he stood his ground, the very picture of a mighty hero, with one com- 
pany after another reforming his broken ranks, until our lines were once more 
re-established and secure, and so closed the day. Our charge had saved the 
army, and had checked for a time the advance of the enemy. We slept on 
our arms on the field of battle, and when the morning's sun and picket gun 
awoke us, we Wl re again ready for the combat. On that field I had the honor 
i" take command of this regiment. The battle was over, but I led it in many 
hard-fought fights thereafter, and 1 am proud to-night that lean say that it 
never disgraced its first commander in any of them. This account of the bat- 
tle is given only of that portion in which our regiment was engaged. Want 
Of official records prevents a fuller report 

THE BATTLE-SCABBED FLAG OF THE FORTY-SECOND. 

Our fighting is over, our battle-scarred flag still preserved with so much 
care by our last color-bearer (Edwards), only floats over us at our annual re- 
unions Pierced by many balls, tattered and torn, it tloats then in the breeze, 
but there is no danger there now. Touch it gently, for we love it still. Yes, 
as Father Ryan says in his beautiful sweet words of the Conquered Banner, in 
his concluding verses: 

Furl that banner, true 'tis gory, 

But 'tis wreathed around with glory, 

And 'twill live in song and story, 

Though its folds are in the dust, 
For its fame on brightest pages, 
Penned by poets and by sages, 
Shall go sounding down the ages, 

Furl its folds though now we must. 

Furl that banner softly, slowly, 
Treat it gently, it is holy, 

For it droops above the dead. 
Touch it not, unfold it never, 
Let it droop there furled forever, 

I or its people's hopes are dead. 



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DISCIPLINE IN PEACE. 

Yes, my friends, we felt then that our hopes woe dead ; but we arc 
brightening up— we are rejuvenated. We are coming to the front again in all 
branches of industry. We did well in war; what have we done in peace 7 We 
are not ashamed of our record, are we ? And we can claim that discipline in 
peace has done as much for us as it did, or would have done, in war. 

Discipline — Webster gives its definition : education and government, order 
to instruct and govern. You see, he covers a good deal of ground with this 
definition. We are willing to be judged by it, and with unspeakable pride, 
with confidence in the future of our country, holding these memories as dear- 
est legacies, we bid you go on, do not faint by the wayside — no straggling al- 
lowed now. If we are to accomplish anything we must do it quickly. Many 
of our comrades have done well, and we find them holding high positions in 
church and State. We are proud of them, and it makes us feel that we must 
quicken our steps and press onward. 

Most of you, my comrades, are to be congratulated for doing so well. No 
doubt you often feel like giving up the unequal contest, but the fight must go 
on. The cares of life thicken and press on as we grow older, but we niusi 
not give up the fight. Strike the harder, and wdien the time of resl comes we 
will rest the sweeter. 

No doubt the words of the sweet poetess, .Mrs. Susan Coolidge, expn 
our feelings fully, when we some times feel like giving up, and fain would 
rest. She says : 

" Let me stand still on the height of life, 

Much has been won, though much there is to win, 
I'm a little weary of the strife. 

Let me stand still a while, nor count it sin, 
To cool my hot brow, ease the travel pain, 
And then address me to the road again. 

" Ah, blessed law, for rest is tempting sweet, 

And we would all lie down if so we might, 
And few would struggle on with bleeding feet, 

And few would ever gain the higher height, 

Except for the stern law which bids us know 

We must go forward or must backward go." 

L. P. T. 

This reference of Col. Thomas to the old flag of his regiment, brings to 
minds of us a scene which occurred on Alabama street, in Atlanta, on tin- 32d 
day of July, 1887. The occasion was the reunion of the survivors of the T,M 
Georgia Regiment. 

The "Evening Capitol" newspaper of that day uives an account of it. as 
follows : 

THE OLD FLAG OF THE FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT UNFURLED TO Till BU E I 

The courthouse presented an unusually busy scene this morning to those passing 
by. On the outside were a score or two of Georgia's wool hat boys, wearing on 
their breasts blue badges, bearing the words "42d Georgia Regiment," which ex- 



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plained the nature of the gathering — the annual reunion of the survivors of this 
gallant body of men. A "Capitol" reporter visited the courthouse at half-past eight 
o'clock, and after exchanging a word with a veteran here and a hand-shake with 
another yonder, proceeded to the City Court room, wherein were gathered perhaps 
a hundred of the old soldiers who shed their blood and gave up well nigh their all 
in defence of the tattered, bullet-rent, blood stained flag that stood upon the judge's 
stand. 

About half-past nine the order was given to fall in line, and each company 
formed together on the Pryor street side of the court house. The Capitol band 
played a few stirring selections, then the command to forward march was given when 
the column, headed by Col. Thomas and Dr. Durham, who was adjutant of the 
regiment, and is now secretary of the Survivors' Association. The first four in line 
were Emanuel Sudduth, R. P. Ferguson, M. M. Waites and C. C. Caldwell. , 

The last named wearing a mulberry-colored wool hat, beneath which flashed an 
eye undimmed by age, and blazing with enthusiasm. Mr. Waites appeared equally 
as enthusiastic, and carried in his hand a miniature representation of the stars and 
bars. 

The survivors' marched to the sound of music up Hunter into Whitehall, down 
WhitehaW to Alabama, and thence to Pryor, where they boarded the street cars for 
the park. 

At the corner of Whitehall and Alabama the reporter witnessed a scene that 
brought tears to the eyes of many who observed it. 

Judge R. L. Rodgers and a number of other gentlemen were leaning far out 
of the windows of their offices watching the procession as it passed beneath them. 
The memory of bygone days proved too much for the Judge, and raising his voice 
he gave a regular old fashioned rebel yell that echoed and re-echoed up and down 
the street. Captain Tip Harrison, than whom no braver man ever lived, was stand 
ing on the corner, when the familiar yell broke upon the air, and with beaming 
eyes he pulled off his hat and sent out another yell that was taken up by the veterans 
aid many others on the streets whose hearts were strangely stirred in watching this 
procession of old men, bearing in their midst that ragged flag upon which were only 
ten of the original thirteen stars. The old flag was borne by Mr. W. F. Edwards, 
of Newton county, whose pioperty it is. 

"Full many a time the Unions broke 

Before its charge, like wreaths of air, ^ 
Georgia's red hills with thunder woke, 
And echoed back the Southern cheer." 

Mi. Edwards is fully six feet high, and bore the flag through the battles of 
Kingston and Bentonville, besides in many other smaller engagements; and in 
speaking .»! it he said . "I have been with this old tl ig where bullets fell like hail 
and it seemed as if you could have caught your hat full if you had held it out." 

Aftn remaining a short time on the street the cars arrived and were boarded by 
the old toldiei >, who spent a day of rare enjoyment at the park. 



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The next essay was by Capt. Frank T. Ryan, upon the "Surrender of 

Vicksburg, and the Battle of Chickamauga," as follows : 

JUST BEFORE AND DURING THE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA, AS RECALLED BY A 
PARTICIPANT IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY. 

By reason of youth and inexperience, I did not know or appreciate the vital 
importance and great aid to the future of keeping a diary, and jotting down at the 
time and when the events occurred, therefore I cannot vouch for specific numbers or 
dates, but can for the general correctness of the whole, and gladly contribute, in my 
imperfect way, to this grand scheme of procuring for posterity, and the future seeker 
after truth, our recollections of the four years' war between the States. It is not to 
rekindle old fires, nor to open old wounds that we thus strive to preserve these 
recollections, but to keep in mind the noble deeds and pure principles that influenced 
the men of the South in the late struggle, and to preserve and perpetuate them for 
the rising and coming generations. It is to be regretted that we have not organized 
such sooner, for every year not only thins our ranks by death, and thereby deprives 
us of the veteran's knowledge, but the memories of those who are left are naturally 
dimmed and blunted by age and the time intervening. And while to us nothing 
of more import and interest can occupy our thoughts, yet in this age of bustle and 
activity other matters, to which we are compelled to devote our time and thoughts, 
and are of more immediate interest to us, occupy and consume our attention. Unless 
we, who were actively engaged in this struggle do preserve for posterity our recol- 
lections, how are they to obtain and arrive at the truth ? It, therefore, devolves 
upon each and every one of us, as a sacred and imperative duty, to make his contri- 
bution, however crude and imperfect it may be, that the future chronicler may come 
into possession of the same, and from the general knowledge and facts embellish and 
codify, in ?. more perfect and readable form. If what I have here written may save 
the smallest incident from oblivion, or aid and assist the future in arriving at any 
small part of the truth, I will feel that I am amply compensated, and that I have 
not written in vain. 

On the first, second, and third days of July, 1863, the command to which I 
belonged, it being the 1st Arkansas Mounted Rifles, McNair's Brigade, French's 
Division, Army of the Mississippi, was encamped about twenty -five miles east of the 
beleaguered City of Vicksburg, and three miles off of the main dirt road that leads 
from Vicksburg to Jackson. We were there, Micawber like, waiting for something 
to turn up, which we knew in those times, and in that vicinity, would not be long. 
We were in distinct and plain hearing of the heavy siege guns at Vicksburg, and a 
great portion of our time each day was spent in speculating as to how the fight was 
waging. We thought that we had about rightly located the guns of the two sides, 
and when, as we thought, the river batteries pealed out the louder, and continued to 
fire the longest, the Federals were gaining the point ; where, upon the other hand, 
if we could in imagination locate the deep bellowings and incessant and continuous 
firing of our guns along the river front, we exulted over the fact that what the 
Federals had won from us on yesterday had been regained, in addition to other and 
greater advantages. Thus, for three days, had speculation been rife, as to how much 
longer could the boys hold out in Vicksburg, and it had been whispered that they 
could not possibly hope to do so much longer ; that our ranks were being rapidly 
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thinned by death, both by sickness and bullets; that' the rations were growing 
rapidly less, with no possible hope of replenishing them ; while, on the other hand, 
the Federals were recruiting and replenishing in every way and on every hand. The 
spot around which we were encamped had been one of those lovely and highly im- 
proved ante-bellum places ; the house was one of those old square-built two-story 
frames, with a broad veranda running around all four sides, with heavy fluted Corin- 
thian columns running up full length, giving a broad and airy promenade around the 
whole house, both top and bottom. The servants' quarters, barns, cribs, and other 
out-houses, taken as a whole, made up quite a town in size — but that had all changed. 
The inmates and owners had fled ; the once happy and contented occupants of the 
quarters had doubtless been decoyed to the vicinity of Vicksburg by false promises, 
which had inspired hopes never to be realized. The heavy plate-glass windows had 
been ruthlessly broken into atoms, and the doors, if any left, either hung on one 
hinge or had been removed entirely to furnish seats for the soldiers, or a table to 
eat upon. Everything had the air of utter desolation and complete decay. As we 
retired to our night's repose (I cannot say tents, for we had none), on the night of 
the 3d July, 1863, the occasional firing of a siege gun could be heard from the di- 
rection of Vicksburg, just the same as had been the preceding nights. Soon our 
camps were quiet, nothing heard save the regular tread of the sentry on his beat, 
and the tramp of the horses as they nibbled at their night's repast. The morning of 
the 4th of July, 1S63, came as the preceding ones; the sun had hardly climbed one 
hour's march on his daily journey, until it seemed as if it shown forth with increas- 
ing intensity of heat. That was a most peculiar climate, the days extremely hot 
and long, and the nights uncomfortably cold. Such heavy dews I have never seen 
in any other spot. In the mornings we would have to wring out our blankets, 
which were soaking wet, and throw them out for a short while for the sun to dry. 
I dare say that those who soldiered in Mississippi at this time never experienced 
more discomforts, nor practiced more self-denials. At early morn it was hot. The 
sun would scarcely rise above the eastern horizon when it seemed as if all nature, 
both animate and inanimate, would have to succumb to its intense heat. Sunstrokes 
were frequent. While we did it daily, and for weeks in succession, yet in ordinary 
times it would be considered as tempting Divine Providence, to start out afoot, be- 
tween the hours of 9 a. m. and 5 o'clock p. m., across some of those long and never 
turning lanes that we traveled, and which seemed as endless as Penelope's web. In 
fact, it seemed, along about four o'clock in the afternoon, after traveling since 6 
o'clock a. m., in the midst of one of those long lanes (and it as straight as an arrow, 
in fact so straight that it was painful to the eye), your feet submerged in the fine dust 
at every step, the very air filled with it, being stirred up by the troops ahead, the 
sun teeming down upon your defenceless head with increasing heat, not a tree or 
Bhrub to catch even a shadow (to say nothing of sheltering you), that another 
Joshua had appeared and caused the God of day to halt, and it seemed that in 
obedience to the command, that there it hung— a molten ball of fire — and with all 
this not a running stream to cool your parched lips and quench your insatiable 
thirst. The only means for water in parts of Mississippi, even for its inhabitants and 
Stock, is by artificial ponds. Often have we had to detail men and send them off 
four and live miles, to the right and left, with yokes made to fit their necks, and at- 
tachments to hold two buckets on each end, similar to the water carriers of the East, 



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cuts of which can be seen in books of travel. These have been carried for miles, 
and the water issued in small quantities to the men during the day. Even with 
these extremely hot days, from the time the sun was an hour high in the morning 
until after it had descended the western horizon, the nights were uncomfortably cold 
without a large amount of covering. 

Does it not prove conclusively that some high sense of duty prompted these 
men to forego all the comforts, which they had in their possession at their respective 
homes, to practice daily these self-denials, when all their lives had been accustomed 
to having every wish gratified, and to endure hardships that language is inadequate 
to describe ? The mere facts of receiving the monthly pittance, which in itself was 
very irregular, could not have been their motive, for did not they have to depend 
upon their own resources the greater part of the time, even for the shabby clothes 
they wore, and oftimes for the scanty fare they eat ? No ! It was the conscious- 
ness of the rights, and of great principles and liberties jeopardized, that held 
them in their line of duty and actuated them to do it. As they did do it, history 
furnishes no parallel. 

It must have been eight o'clock in the morning, on the 4th of July, 1863, soon 
after we had eaten our plain and scanty breakfast, mounted the guard, and had 
cleaned up around our camp-fires, and had began to parcel off in our different 
squads, as our daily habits, to talk over matters in general, and to speculate about 
how things were in the closely environed city by the inland sea, when our attentions 
were, almost to a man, attracted by the unusual heavy and continuous firing in the 
direction of Vicksburg. As we listened the noise increased. We were aroused 
from our speculations by a call from our Orderly to fall into line. Soon everything 
was bustle and excitement, wondering what was up, and if the unusual heavy firing 
at Vicksburg had anything to do with this sudden movement. We were soon into 
line, and headed for the main big road — the road that leads from Vicksburg to 
Jackson. 

To those who asked my opinion as to where we were going, and what I thought 
of the condition of affairs in Vicksburg, I replied, that when we reached the inter- 
section of the roads — that is, when we reached the point where this road lead into 
the Vicksburg and Jackson, we would be better able to solve the question ; that it 
depended largely which end of the road we would take; that if we took the end 
that leads to Vicksburg all was well, but if we should take the Jackson end it was 
clear that Vicksburg was doomed, and that we were in retreat. As we only had 
three miles to travel to where the roads intersected, it was not long before we 
reached that point. When the head of the line reached the intersection it was 
halted, and for a quarter of an hour everything seemed to be in a quandary, as if 
hesitating which end of the road to take. It was not long afterwards until the or- 
der was given to forward, and when the head of the line took the end that lead to 
Jackson, it was settled among ourselves that Vicksburg had surrendered, and we 
were striving to get farther away from the victorious Federals. It was about forty 
miles to Jackson, through some of the longest, hottest lanes that earth afforded— the 
great desert not excepted — with a scarcity of water and no commissary, save the 
cornfields along the route. On the evening of the 6th, about nine o'clock, p. m., 
we were dragging our tired and foot-sore bodies along the banks of the l'earl River, 
on the outskirts of the city of Jackson, hunting some suitable spot where we might 



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prostrate our weary bodies on mother earth, and yield ourselves to "tired nature's 
sweet restorer." 

We soon found a place suitable for the night's encampment, and was not long 
after we had stopped until those, who were not on some special duty, were closely 
wrapped in the arms of Morpheus. That afternoon I had eaten an unusual large 
amount of green corn, it being the only article of diet to be had, and while I had 
that full and uncomfortable feeling, yet the gnawing pangs of hunger were not ap- 
peased. It must have been somewhere about two o'clock in the morning when I 
was awakened by the most excrutiating and intense pains, which increased with 
such alarming rapidity that I was forced to have the assistance of our surgeon. As 
soon as he saw me, and made an examination, he pronounced it a violent attack of 
cramp-colic. By the application of mustard plasters and other restoratives, I was 
very soon relieved, whereupon I resumed my sleep. The morning found me very 
much debilitated and unfit for duty, notwithstanding all of us were very much fa- 
tigued, and would have liked so much to have rested up that day. 

The report came at early morn that the Federals were in our front, and from 
appearances we would have a busy day. 

It clearly demonstrated the vigilance, and promptness, that actuated the Fed- 
eral General in command. On the morning of the 4th they entered Vicksburg ; 
entered into preliminaries ; had left a sufficient number of their troops to guard the 
prisoners taken, had then taken another part of their forces and started in pursuit of 
us. On the evening of the 6th, at 9 o'clock, p. M., we reached Jackson. On the 
morning of the 7th, at daybreak, they were in our immediate front confronting us. 
In our march we endeavored to place every obstruction we could conceive of in 
their way to impede and delay them ; that we drained every pond we could, and 
those we could not, we killed stock or threw some other impure matter into them, 
that the water might be made unfit for use. We were informed that they had their 
regular water wagons, brought all the way from the Mississippi River, and that the 
water was issued to the men just the same as other rations were. Oh ! that General 
Bragg had displayed as much vigilance and decision at Chickamauga. If he had 
done so, there would doubtless be one national hymn less, one which the victors 
seem to delight in playing on all occasions — the one they call "Marching Through 
1.1," and the probabilities are that there would also never have been any 
"march to the sea - ' to haye been chronicled. 

Soon after daylight on the morning of the 7th of July, 1863, everything indi- 
cated that there was a fight brewing. I was told to make my way back to where 
tin- wagon train was parked, some four miles in the rear, and near the railroad that 
runs from Jackson to Meridian. I was in hopes that my strength would soon return 
so as to allow nae to participate with my regiment, and not until the increasing rapid 
tiring of the picket guns, that told me that the Federals were advancing, did I be- 
gin to arrange my effects for tin- rear, as I found that I was too feeble to remain. I 
did remain, however, long enough to witness as grand a sight as I had ever looked 
upon, anil that was a charge of the Federals on the troops of General Breckinridge's 
division. The General commanded in person, and was at the head of the line. As 
the I ederals came on with that military precision, as orderly almost as if they had 
D dre parade, they were met with equally as much order and determination, 
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and disorder than they had made in their advance, with the exulting and victorious 
Kentuckians following them up with the rebel yell. 

General Breckinridge that day, and during the charge, was one of the finest 
specimens of the genus homo that I ever looked upon. He was riding one of those 
iron grey Kentucky thoroughbreds, and he sat it as if a part of the horse. He was 
a man of commanding figure, large and symmetrical, and he wore one of those 
loose linen blouses, plaited in broad plaits, with the body full and loose, and gath- 
ered at the waist by the sword belt, which made it look all the more loose and airy. 
His horse seemed to realize his part, reared and pranced as if anxious to go. The 
General wore a pair of those fine patent-leather cavalry boots, with legs extended 
above the knee, and was artistically stitched with white thread. A pair of heavy 
rowelled, silver plated spurs were on his heels. He also wore one of those wide 
brimmed sombreros with one side pinned up, and held to its place by a silver star, 
with hands encased in a pair of fine buff gauntlets. He and his horse made a pic- 
ture that indelibly impressed itself in the mind of those who saw them on that day. 
I finally made my way back to the wagon train, after a time and fashion, and re- 
mained with them until our forces were compelled to evacuate Jackson — which was 
in four or five days. 

As the last part of our troops crossed over the railroad bridge, across Pearl 
River, they set fire to it ?nd burned it entirely up. This was the second time this 
bridge had been burned. The Federals burned it the first time and we rebuilt it ; 
now we had burned it, and as the sequel proved, they rebuilt it. My regiment fell 
back to that part of the country, opposite a small station, by the name of Forrest, 
on the railroad leading from Jackson to Meridian, and almost equi-distant between 
the two places. It was a most lonely and desolate spot, and looked as if the prime- 
val forest had never been disturbed — not a habitation or sign of civilization near. 
Everything indicated to an old soldier that no active operations would be had for 
quite awhile ; that we would probably rest in our present camps until we had pretty 
thoroughly recruited up, unless something of an emergent nature occurred needing 
our assistance. Having seen a lively campaign for the past three months, seen hard 
and continuous service, and feeling still the effects of my attack of colic on the banks 
of Pearl River, I concluded that I would take a short furlough and make my way to 
some spot and take a good rest. So I boarded a train going in the direction of 
Meridian and started — for where — I know not at the present, and landing in Mobile. 
I knew that by listening attentively, and being observant, I would soon hear some 
expressions from those who had tried the various places, and thereby learn which 
was the best and most desirable. I soon learned that at Meridian, where the Mobile 
& Ohio Railroad crosses the one we were on, at right angles, was a kind of distrib- 
uting bureau for the sick and non-combatant, and that on the arrival and departure 
of trains, a surgeon and assistants were on hand to examine and assign. I also 
learned that above Meridian, at a place called Lauderdale Springs, was a regular 
and long established hospital, and that of all the uninviting, dreary spots, it u as the 
place ; that those in charge done all in their power to make it so, hoping thereby 
that some of the old hospital rats, or regular habitues, might be induced to leave 
sometimes, and return to their separate commands occasionally; that, notwithstand- 
ing all this, the place was unduly crowded and no comforts were to be had. That 
in Mobile there were comfortable places, and any one who was fortunate enough to 



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be assigned there would fare well, recuperate rapidly, and would be able to return 
soon feeling like a new man. The question now arose in my mind — how can I 
work it so as to get to Mobile ? I could not learn of any scheme by which I could 
work, neither could I devise any plan, but concluded to trust to luck. 

ON TO MOBILE. 

Our train reached .Meridian about 9 o'clock, p. m., and as informed, the 
Burgeon and assistants were on band. It was so arranged that they stood where 
they could command both trains— the one going up the railroad to Lauderdale 
Springs, and the other going down to Mobile. The platform was built in the 
shape of an L, and we disembarked from the cars on which we had just ar- 
rived : were forced to march around in front of the surgeon or an assistant, 
who held their lanterns in their hands, and as one of us would come up they 
would thrusl the light into his face and exclaim, "show me your tongue." I 
had w itnessed several ahead of me go through this operation before it came my 
turn, and as I approached the examiner, with fear and trembling, and with 
difficulty repressing my laughter, and was told to show my tongue. I made 
an extraordinary effort to get it out unusually far that it might be fully seen. 
It, or something else, had the desired effect, for I was ordered to get into the 
.Mobile car. [ am satisfied that these surgeons were equal to any emergency ; 
that while the form of examining the tongue was gone through with, in that 
hasty and imperfecl manner, in the night besides, yet they had an eye to the 
general appearance of the applicant; as our train had come from the front, and 
our general appearance clearly indicated that we had seen recent and hard ser- 
vice, that it was safe in them assigning us to Mobile ; that we were not regular 
habitues of hospitals, but were men who needed rest and nutritious food. We 
reached Mobile some time next day, and I was fortunate enough to be assigned 
to a neat and well apportioned convalescent hospital, with an 31. D. in charge 
who was kind and tender and a perfect gentleman, whose attention and kind- 
lier soon broughl u- around ready for the field again. We had the very best 
of diet —consisting of fish and oysters, all kinds of fruits and vegetables, as it 
was mid summer ami I bey were in abundance. The recollections of Asa Holt's 
•j>im';< soup ihc w.is I],,. Delmonico of Mobile), has not yet faded from my 
memory. At thai lime Mobile had one ot the best markets in the country, and 
in the rear of the market house was a spot allotted to the old colored ma-ma's, 
witli ih,ir bright red bandana turbans, who had a well arranged stove and 
Cooking utensils, and was ready to cook anything, and that in royal style. 
Often limes we would go through the market and select what we thought we 
would fancy for our meal, take it back to one of the ma ma's and direct her to 
COOk it. At other times we would simply direct the old cook to get us up a good 
meal, and when entrusted with that kind of an order, you can depend upon it 
thai a meal was prepared that would tempi the appetite of the most fastidious. 

At this time Mobile was ;, very lively town; the soldiers there on furlough, 

and the paroled Boldiers passing through from Vicksburg, helped very much to 
swell the population. Then ii was the greal store house for the army supplies, 
which necessitated quite a number of attaches, and. taken together, it was 
much larger in population at that time— .July, 1863— than ever before or 
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It was in Mobile at that time that I firsl saw a streel car. Royal streel was 
one of its principal thoroughfares, and i In' business on this street could have 
been classified in about this manner — hotel, clubhouse, restaurant, bar-room — 
club house, restaurant, bar-room, hotel— restaurant, bar-room, hotel, club house, 
and so on. I do not remember of seeing as many club bouses anywhere else 
as I did on this same Royal street. Government was its finest and broadest 
street, very much similar to Greene street in Augusta. 

A regiment of soldiers could be easily drilled and manipulated within its 
boundaries — which I have seen done. Then the shell road leading down the 
bay front, to Dog River, was one of the finest drives in the country. Take it 
all in all Mobile, at that time, was a lovely city. It was in Mobile that I had 
my last good time on two legs ; it was there I spent my twenty-fifth birthday, 
and within two months afterwards was lying up on a little pile of pine straw 
on the battle-field of Chickamauga with one leg gone. On Dauphin street at 
this time it did not have the appearence of war times, owing to the blockade 
runners. The stores were filled with dry goods, novelties, and in fact all kinds 
of merchandise. One beautiful moonlight night I remember of seeing rive 
large steamers, loaded to the guards with cotton, sail right out unmolested by 
Fort Morgan's frowning front, with the blockade squadron in full view. They 
were loaded with cotton, and it was needed on the outside, and on their return, 
if they had gew-gaws and articles that would bring an enormous profit, but 
would not aid the prosecution of the war, they were permitted to come in, but 
if they had guns, powder, or anything that would materially aid us, it was 
contraband and could not enter. It was blockade at sometimes, and at others 
it was not — it depended. 

After remaining in Mobile some three weeks, until about the 1st of August, 
and feeling fully recuperated I returned to my regiment, and found it in the 
very same place I had left it — away down in the wilds of Mississippi. It was 
nothing after my return until reports came from North Mississippi that the 
Federal cavalry were making regular incursions into the country and were 
depredating largely; were killing and carrying away all their stock; thai those 
who were known to be the slightest in sympathy with the South were having 
their houses burned and everything they had destroyed; that a reign of terror 
and dismay existed, and relief was greatly needed. Whereupon my brigad< — 
McXair's — composed of Kentuckians and Ector's Texas brigade, were ordered 
to go up in that part of the country and see what we could do for General 
Grierson and his kind. These two brigades had been closely attached during 
the whole of the war ; had soldiered together in the trans-Mississippi depart 
ment, and had come across together and had been with each other ever rince. 
Each had great confidence in the other. When one was in the front, and knew 
that it was being supported by the other, they fell reasonably secure. They 
felt at least that they would not be deserted, nor woidd assistance be refused 
at the proper time, and in time of need. 

The Texans called the Arkansians "Josh," and we. the Arkansians, called 
them the "Chubs;" and it was heard all along during the march: Hello, Josh, 
how are you?" "All right, Chub, hope you are the same." No jealousy, 
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We were soon aboard of the ears and bound for Oakalona, and then to 
.Meridian. Oakalona was a littte town in North Mississippi, on the Mobile & 
( Hbio Railroad. [1 was the part of .Mississippi called Egypt, on account of the 
greal abundance of corn raised there. It was a sight to behold. Naturally a 
prairie country— thai is, acres and acres of beautiful undulating ground, with 
a clump of trees here and there, but miles apart, not near enough timber to 
furnish rails to fence it in, the lines to distinguish one body of land from 
another was generally made by Osage orange hedges or broad avenues. 

To have see le of those old farm quarters, one would have thought it a 

small town. In the midst of one of these clumps of trees was generally se- 
lected for building. The house was one of those two-story square built frames, 
with heavy Muted columns running full height, broad veranda running round 
all tour sides both top and bottom, the quarters for the farm hands laid off in 
r< jul.ir rows and neatly whitewashed. There was even the little church, neatly 
painted, with its belfry and its short steeple pointing heavenwards. The horse 
lot, coin cribs, and other out-houses arranged around in perfect regularity. 
everything bespeaking peace and plenty. I saw this beautiful country for the 
firel time in early summer. The corn would have reached above the head of 
an ordinary man in walking through it. I was on the top of a railroad car 
riding through tin- country, and from my elevated position had a commanding 
view, and as far as the eye could reach, on every side, nothing could be seen 
but this \\a\ing s r a of coin, so green that it looked nearly black, and for one 
whole day on a railroad train did we ride through this continuous and seeming 
endless corn field. That was only one short year preceding the time I now write 
of. and oh' what a change. The wand of a magician could not have made 
greater or more sudden. One could scarcely realize that he was looking at the 
same country. Desolation and ruin held supreme sway. Such sacrifices was 
never known before, and it is to be hoped that this, our beloved and prosper- 
ous country, will never be called upon to make such again. 

<)n arriving at Oakalona we selected a spot on which to locate. I cannot 
Bay encampment, for we had no tents to erect, merely our blankets to cover 
with — with the broad canopy of heaven above us. There was a small prairie 
in front of the little town, and it was the spot on which we located. That we 
might break, in a degree, the scorching rays of an August sun, we erected a 
Ion- arbor, and by looking around we found, at some considerable distance, a 
tew oak saplings w liich furnished boughs sufficient with which to make a cov- 
ering for the arbor, and which went far to make it much more comfortable 
than oilnrw ise. We remained in and around Oakalona some three weeks with- 
out having the slightest skirmish with the enemy. The fact of us being there 
bad seemed t" Uave the desired effect, at least for the time-being it relieved the 
inhabitants from being raided upon, and having their property and effects de- 
stroyed. The whole lime we remained there we did not catch a glimpse of a 
il. neither did we hear of them being nearer than Corinth, probably sixty 
miles aw a\ . 

AIm.ui 1st of September we received orders to report at once to Meridian. 
and, with Borne ■ fan to make our preparations for leaving. During 

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besides it was much easier soldiering than we had been accustomed to. 1 low- 
ever, all things must have an end, and soon we found ourselves in Meridian. 

The ten days we remained at Meridian we had nothing to relieve the 
monotony of camp, save the usual guard mounts, morning drill and drese pa 
rade at the close of the day. It must have been about the LOth of September 
when, at dress parade that afternoon, orders were read out instructing us to 
cook up three days' rations and make preparations to march on the morrow. 
On return to camp soon everything was hustle and activity; some going for 
water, others for wood, some kneading the dough, and rolling the flour out 
with a bottle on the clean side of a blanket. Soon the whole camp — it mighl 
have been thought — had been converted into a cooking match. About eleven 
o'clock we had about completed our task, and were ready to move, we retired 
to our pallets wondering where we were going, and what was up. In the early 
morn we began to load our effects aboard of the cars, and pulled out. 

It was not until the third day that we had learned for certain which was 
our first destination. AYe then learned that we were hound for North Georgia, 
which, in one sense, was cheering news to me, as I would he permitted to see 
once more my friends in Atlanta. Before reaching Atlanta I had already ob- 
tained permission, and made my arrangements for stopping off a day or two. 
I remained in Atlanta two days and had a most royal time, and concluded to 
leave for my command on the night of the loth. My friends had tilled my 
haversack with the good things to eat, and had even fortified me against snake 
bites and the like, by filling my canteen with good whisky. Bye-the-hye, this 
canteen of mine was one of the Federal kind. I had captured it from one at 
the. battle of Richmond, Ky., and it held a full quart. About rive o'clock in 
the afternoon my friends accompanied me to the Western and Atlantic depot to 
see me safely off, wishing me good luck and a safe return. I reached my com- 
mand the next day about the middle of the afternoon At that time the road 
was in bad condition, and the rolling stock in need of repair, and they did not 
make the fast speed that they are noted for now. but crept along at a snail's 
pace, stopping frequently and long at a time. I found my command located 
directly on the railroad, in the old field at the railroad bridge across the Chick 
amauga, about two miles from the railroad station at Ringgold. Everything 
indicated that a fight was brewing. The men were rubbing up their guns and 
replenishing their cartridge boxes; every train brought more men— portions of 
Longstreet's corps. Couriers were hurrying here and there, and as I have said. 
it looked as if blood was on the moon. 

The 17th of September came forth— a lovely day. During the forenoon 
we merely lolled around and speculated upon what was before us. In the af- 
ternoon, two or three soldiers anil myself asked permission to go over to 
Catoosa Springs, which were about three miles away. We learned that it had 
been open for guests in the early summer, and the probabilities were that we 
would find some tomatoes, and other late vegetables, and as our bill of tare 
did not include a variety, we were of the opinion that something of thai kind 
would be palatable, we went over to the springs and found it as we had been 
informed. Tomatoes were in ureal abundance, also some cabbage, and other 
late vegetables. In the midst of our gathering, thinking how nice they would 



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go at supper time, we were startled by the report of a cannon in the direction 
of our camps. 

Snatching up what we had picked and putting them in our haversacks, we 
start id hurriedly for camps. There was quite a steep hill that overlooked the 
field in which our regiment was camped, and as we reached the top of it, where 
we could overlook for quite a distance below, we saw that our regiment was in 
line, with guns and knapsacks on as if they were ready for marching. Hasten- 
ing on we were soon in line ourselves; we learned that they had been startled 
and aruus'd from their inactivity by the cannon shot we had heard. It seemed 
that a Federal battery had occupied an eminence just back of Ringgold and 
had sent us a salute. That was probably the first gun which culminated in 
the battle of Chiekamauga. It proved that some other of our troops had 
silenced the battery and driven it off, and that our services were not then 
needed, for, after remaining in line until about dark, we were ordered to stack 
our muskets and hold ourselves in readiness at a moment's warning. For the 
time we turned our attention to the vegetables we had gathered at the springs, 
which were quite a relish, and were eaten with great enjoyment. At the usual 
time taps were sounded, and soon we had resigned ourselves to the arms of 
Morpheus, anil I dare say pleasant dreams, little thinking what a terrible ordeal 
awaited us. 

On the morrow we were soon astir, and it was not long after until we were 
in line marching out and through the little town of Ringgold. From the 
movements we all knew that a tight was soon to occur. We would move al 0112; 
for a short distance and halt, and about the time you had fairly set down and 
had is<>\ yourself into an easy posture, the order would be given — "fall in, for- 
ward." and then would move up a short distance and halt again, and so would 
it go, consuming as hour or two in making a mile or two, at the same time 
you had been on your feet all the time, for you would scarcely sit down until 
the line would be in motion again. Of all the disagreeable and perplexing 
things such marching is. 

So we moved cautiously along, expecting all the time to encounter the 
Federals. Occasionally we would hear, either to the right or left, a cannon 
shot; then a courier would come galloping by bearing dispatches, and thus it 
went until about four o'clock in the afternoon, we left the main road and di- 
verged into an open field, where we found our townsman, Captain W"m. S. 
Everett, with his battery unlimbered and ready for action. He would occas- 
ionally order a shell to he thrown over into a clump of woods. We were told 
thai there was a bodj of Federals over in those woods, and that we would be 
forced to Charge them. Preparations were soon made; all the surplus were 
soon deposited in a pile, and men left to take charge of them. The cartridge 
box was brought around in front so as to be easily opened, guns loaded and 
-een that they were in proper shape and the order given to charge. 

Auay we went across the Chiekamauga, which meandered in and around 
everywhere; into the woods we went where we found quite a steep hill, and 

was Informed thai at the top of the same the Federals were ready to receive US. 
I p the hill we went. e\ p ( ct ing every step to receive their volley, but on reach- 
ing the lop we found only one or two dead Federals. It seems that Kobinson's 
Texas brigade had preceded us. and, after a small insistence, had driven them 



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away. After a short rest we resumed our march, and continued it without the 
slightest interruption until about 8 o'clock at night when we halted, as we 
thought for the night only, thinking that in the morning we would resume our 
march until we had formed a junction with General Bragg'a army, whfbh we 
thought was in the nighborhood of LaFayette. Little did the most of us think 
that we were then resting on the ground that would be hotly contested for the 
next two days — that we were then on the battle-field of Chickamauga. 

On the morning of the 19th of September, instead of moving out at early 
dawn, as we had been accustomed to doing on a march, we lingered around; 
no signs of moving; we loitered without anything beyond the usual occurrence 
until about eight o'clock, when we were informed that just across the creek— 
Chickamauga — (as we were on its banks), there were a body of Federals, and 
we must dislodge them. Soon a battery was brought up and unlimbered, the 
charge was rammed home and the gunner stood ready to apply the fuse, when 
the Adjutant-General of General Bushrod Johnson's brigade came riding up in 
a swift gallop, saying: "Hold! don't shoot, they are our friends." Just a few 
short moments more and we would have been firing into our own troops had 
it not have been for this gallant, daring officer. It seems that he had been told 
that they were our enemies, whereupon he rode out near them to learn the 
truth, and had penetrated the woods far enough to learn who they were, and 
learned that they were a portion of General Bragg'a army, and had come up 
in an opposite direction from us during the night, and were there awaiting de 
velopments. This was a gallant young man — this Adjutant. Several times 
during the day he had been known to do some daring deed. He rode a white 
horse, and was a conspicuous mark, and, poor fellow, before the tight was 
over met a sad fate — was literally torn to pieces by a shell. 

It must have been ten o'clock before the fight began, and that was away 
to the right of us — on the extreme right of our army. After the tiring com- 
menced it seemed to come gradually, nearer and nearer towards us ; we were 
in line and ready, expecting soon that our immediate front would be attacked. 
We were in the vicinity of Lee and Gordon's mills, and it was not until about 
three o'clock in the afternoon that we were ordered forward, the order was 
given: "Rout step; arms at will; do not shoot; hold your tire; friends are in 
front, and we are merely going to their support.'' We had to descend a slight 
wooded declivity into a bottom, or for some distance a level piece of ground. 
Just as we got down into the bottom proper, my tile leader, pointing his finger 
at an object in front of us, said: "Look! if that is a Confederate flag it i- the 
strangest one I ever saw!" 

He had scarcely spoken the words when, just ahead of us, arose a perfect 
wall of men, and the next instant there was a deafening report, and we had 
received a most galling and deadly volley from the Federal muskets. It seemed 
that by some terrible mistake we had marched right up on an ambuscade; that 
we were not more than twenty feel from them when they tired into u-. It wax 
a most deadly volley; it killed instantly two men from my company and 
wounded severely seven, and it was about the per centage of mortality and 
wounded in each company throughout the regiment. 

As soon as we had recovered from their staggering tire, and had some* hat 
composed ourselves, the order was given, "Up and at them." It was now our 



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time, as we had reserved our fire, and most effectively did we do our work. 
I remember thai next to me was a man, the brother of one of the men who had 
been instantly killed, and the sight of his dead brother seemed to stimulate 
him afresh, and he seemed to delight in seeing our enemies die. We drove 
them'back and continued to follow them up, thinking that those on our right 
and left were doing the same, but it proved otherwise. We had merely blocked 
out the width of our regiment, and our forces on our right and Left had failed 
to do likewise. 

The Federals had swung around and out us off; thus were we hemmed in; 
Federals in our front and rear. We had driven those in our immediate front 
quite a distance before we saw the predicament we were in; besides, those we 
had been driving had fallen back to a battery of their artillery, and it now be- 
gan to play upon us with two or three guns with all their might. They were 
shooting solid shot at us. It looked to be the size of an ordinary rubber ball, 
about a two pounder, and to see it bound and ricochet over the ground made 
one cringe. 

When we learned the dangerous situation of ourselves we halted, and be- 
gan to counsel together as to the best and safest way out of it. In the mean 
time the troops in our rear were coming steadily towards us. We were divided 
in our opinions as to who they were. Some insisted that they were Longstreet's 
men, and, therefore, our friends; others said that they could distinguish them 
plainly, and that they were the Federals. How such a difference of opinion 
could arise was owing to the fact that Longstreet's men were uniformed; 
wore light blue pants, grey jackets and a regular blue soldier's cap; where, on 
the Other hand, the Western troops had no uniform at all, but wore clothes of 
all kind and line; and as these troops were so far away that they could not be 
unmistakably seen, and the fact of them having uniforms, was why some of 
our men thoughl them to be our friends. 

There being such a difference of opinion, our Colonel concluded to send 
back a Hag of truce, and asked who would volunteer to go. A large six-footer, 
bj the name of Page, readily said lie would go; whereupon the Colonel told 
him to strip himself of his accoutrements and set his gun aside. Page draw- 
ing his ramrod, and the Colonel tying his white handkerchief to it, lie was 
soon ready to start A member of my company, by the name of Williams, 
said he would accompany him. Unfortunately for Williams, he did not do as 
Page did. but took along his gun and accoutrements. We watched them anx- 
iously as they neared the body of approaching troops, and when we saw Wil- 
liams throw up his hands, as if an act of surrender, and the next moment saw 
him fall to the grounc", and Hie manner in which they acted towards Page, we 

soon knew who they were. At this the Colonel gave the order to retreat— add- 
ing, every man for himself; and, as we turned to leave, the battery which was 
in our front, but now in our rear, opened up all four guns with grape, canister 

and solid s|i,,i ; and as • ,,f fhose solid balls would ricochet by you. coming in 

rather too close proximity, it made one feel as if his back was twenty or more 
feet broad. We Anally, with much disorder, escaped capture and succeeded 
in finding Once more the body of our troops, of course losing several of our 

men s, j wounded, some killed and others captured. Poor Page! we never 

heard from him afterwards, supposed that he was sent North to some of their 



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prison pens and died from — good treatment. Williams was bo badly shol thai 
it was necessary to amputate his left leg above the knee; he was afterwards 
taken to the rear by our people, and we laid together in the hospital at Atlanta. 
By the time we had made good our escape, and had collected together the kid 
nauts of our regiment in proper shape, and was ready to make another charge, 
it had become so dark that the principal fighting for the day had ceased, and 
only the regular patter of the picket's gun, or an occasional volley from some 
squad, could be heard. 

About night-fall our command was moved up from the vicinity of Lee and 
Gordon's mills to about the centre of our line where we stacked arms and rested 
for the night. As soon as we had settled for the night two or three of us con- 
cluded to go back a short distance and boil a piece of ham (sow belly, as the 
boys called it), and eat a biscuit. We had just lighted a piece of wood that 
did not seem to burn as rapidly as we thought it should, and it was suggested 
that if one of us would kneel down beside it, and give it a blast or two with 
our mouth, it would accelerate it. 1 endeavored to get down to it but could 
not on account of my cartridge box and other trappings, and had stepped aside 
a step or two to relieve myself of them, that I might place myself in a stoop- 
ing posture to blow the fire. I had just left the spot where the wood was 
feebly burning when a shell came along and swept wood, tire and all away. 
Had it have come one moment sooner, or waited a few moments, I would have 
had my mouth down at the blaze and would probably had my head torn from 
my shoulders. We were not slow in changing our position to where we could 
cook our frugal meal, and not be molested in that style. 

In the afternoon, just before we ran upon the ambuscade above spoken of, 
we were supporting a battery. I am not sure, but think it was our townsman. 
Captain Wm. S. Everett. General Bushrod Johnson's brigade had been sup 
porting it, and it become so hotly contested that they were forced to fall back, 
and for awhile left it unsupported. I remember General Johnson riding up to 
where we were, as we came up to the support of this battery, dismounting 
from his horse, taking his hat off, showing his bald head which glistened in 
the sunshine, and in a very exciting manner exclaimed: "For God's sake. 
boys, do not leave me." 

We replied that we had come to stay, and, if possible, would do so. We 
stayed; but at one time it looked as if we would have to leave. The firing 
from the Federals was so deadly that the horses were killed faster than we 
could hitch them in, until finally we had to take the guns ourselves, and by our 
own strength, haul them to position. 

After eating our little snack without further interruption from the Federal 
shells, we returned to where our guns were stacked, holding ourselves in read 
iness to be called upon at any moment. All nighl long we could hearthe Fed 
ends busy with their axes cutting and felling trees, by which we knew that they 
were preparing and constructing breast works, which on the morrow we would 
have to storm." We expected at the tirst peep of day to resume fighting, bul 
when eight, nine, ten and eleven o'clock rolled around and DO advance, neither 
by our side nor the Federals, we could not understand ii . We knew that the 
Federals were in close proximity, for the picket guns were continuous!) pop 



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in<_r away, and occasionally a volley could be heard which lead us to believe 
that an advance on some part of the line was being made. 

It must have been half-past eleven o'clock that General Hood came riding 
along the whole part of our line — it was to his division my brigade had been 
attached for the fight. He had one of his arms in a sling, having been severely 
wounded at Gettysburg two months previous. As he rode along he spoke 
wind- of ciici t. and told his men that we were about to advance; that it was 
our object to capture all the ground in front of us we could, and by all means 
to hold all we got; keep going ahead, but never back. We did all we could 
to induce the Federals to make an advance. "We unlimbered a gun, and taking 
it away out in front of our line, and mid-way between the two, left the gunner 
there with a round or two of cartridges, began to shoot into them, thinking 
they would charge it to silence it. For fifteen minutes did we keep up that 
kind of firing, but no avail, they merely shot at it from where they stood, but 
no advance did they make. 

Finally the order all along the line was given to forward, and soon we 
were in double-quick going towards the spot where they had been cutting and 
chopping trees all night. We found that they had made a solid line of breast- 
works, one log piled on top of another to the height of a man's waist, and 
quite a distance in length. It was in front, and charging these works, I was 
shot and fell just before we reached them. I had shot once, and had loaded 
my gun again and was making for a tree that I might shelter myself and shoot 
again. I must have been hit in the leg that I had on the ground, and the one 
I bore my whole weight upon, for I fell quite a distance and past the tree I 
was aiming for. I fell upon my head, and all those who saw me fall thought 
it was a mortal wound and that I was killed. As soon as I fell, and seeing a 
tree so close to me, I made an effort to crawl to it, but as soon as I changed 
my position the slightest, the pain was so excruciating that I could not bear it. 
A Mi t one or two attempts to move, and failing, I sank back and resigned my- 
self to my fate. In the meantime the minnie balls were coining thick and fast; 
the cannon halls were cutting away the limbs of the trees and they were fall- 
ing all around me. For the time being our line was wavering, staggered by 
tlic galling and deadly tire, both small arms and cannon, thus surging back- 
wards and forwards for a few moments, with heroic determination, they 
broughl one of those old-fashioned yells, which seemed to reinspire them and 
intimidate our enemies. 

The; \ made one grand onslaught and carried the works, and soon the Fed- 
erals were in slow and Stubborn retreat; the last I saw of them they were falling 
back, inii slowly and stubbornly, contesting every inch of ground, and our 
men following them up. As I lay there, seeing our lines waver, thinking that 
should they fall back and leave me between the two lines, with both lines 
Bhooting over and around me, certain death would be my lot. As it was I had 
resigned myself to m\ Eate, lor when I found that I could not move the short 
distance to where the tree Stood, which I could nearly touch, with a perfect 
torrent of minnie balls and the cannon with their solid shot, grape and cannis- 
ter a- an accompanim 'lit, 1 could not see how I could possibly escape. Beside 
me lay a wounded comrade, who had been shot down, and had hardly hit the 
ground until he had received another wound. As I lay there in my complete 



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helpless state, with death holding a high carnival all about me, I placed my 
head upon my arms and thus resigned myself. 

It was in that position I lay as the infirmary corps passed me after our men 
had carried the works, and were still driving the Federals ahead of them, I 
raised my head, and seeing one of the infirmary corps a few feet ahead of me, 
I called to him to come back and render me some assistance. He quickly re- 
sponded. He said that in passing me he had recognized who it was, but from 
the position I was in, thought that I was dead. I told him that while I thought 
I was badly wounded (had not yet examined to learn the extent), that I was 
anything but dead. Calling three more of his assistants, soon they had me on 
a stretcher, and started to the rear with me. It was anything but a pleasant 
place, and the balls were still coming thick and fast. In turning around quickly 
to take me to the rear, as they were impatient to leave, my hat dropped off my 
head; they seemed to pay no attention to that and was still moving along, and 
that rapidly, when I called to them to halt, saying: "That will never do; go 
back and get my hat." To which they replied: "Well! that beats all; talking 
about your hat at this time, and you in your condition." I replied that a hat 
was quite an object, and if I recovered, which I hoped to do, would need it; 
at which they lowered the stretcher and went for my hat, which I afterwards 
held in my hand and clung to it closely. This was a blockade hat— a rare 
thing at that time with us. I secured this one while I was in Mobile, and it a »uld 
not be duplicated for love or money. It was a genuine felt hat, such as we 
wear now, and at that time could not be valued — it was priceless. In carrying 
me out one of the corps was shot down; that is, shot in the leg and thereby 
rendered helpless. Calling another they finally moved me far enough back so 
as to escape the straggling balls, and depositing me on the ground, returned to 
the front to render some other poor unfortunate the necessary assistance. 

I had not been laying where the infirmary corps left me very long when a 
hospital steward passing by, and seeing that I was suffering very much, gave 
me a dose of morphine, the very first I had ever taken, staying with me long 
enough to see that the medicine had the desired effect, he passed along to the 
front. 

I was laying there feeling as happy as a lord, thanks to Morpheus, when 
to my great surprise a member of my company, who had never before known 
to falter or shirk the slightest duty, but had always been considered one of our 
bravest, came up to where I was lying, and did not recognize me, nor I him, 
until he was in my immediate presence. When I saw him I was more than 
surprised, and he seemed very much abashed. I said: "Joe, what does this 
mean? What is that brings you here?" To which he replied in a stammering, 
hesitating way: "I got separated from the command and I am lost." 
said I, "badly so; the command must be a mile ahead of us by this time." To 
which he said, at the same time making a movement as if to walk off, "I 
reckon I had better go along and catch up." "No," said I, "as you are here, 
stay with me; I am helpless, and may need your assistance." At which lie as- 
sented, and relieved himself of his accoutrements, and took a seat upon the 
ground at my side. 

It seemed that it was providential that he happened to come up where 1 
was, at the time and in the way he did, and that 1 induced him to remain with 



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me. When night came I had him to spread his blanket near to where I was 
lying so that I could touch him, should I need his assistance, I could arouse 
him. The wounded were scattered all through the woods. It was in the Fall 
of the year, the trees were shedding their leaves, and the ground was thickly 
strewn with them. As night approached it grew cooler, and each of the 
wounded, or their friends, began to kindle small fires here and there. 

It must have been about twelve o'clock when I was attracted by the re- 
flection of a greal light. It was impossible for me to turn my body or to move 
myself the slightest, but I did manage to turn my head, and in looking back- 
wards over my shoulder I saw that the woods was on fire, and that it was rapidly 
approaching the direction where I lay. I jogged my companion at my side, 
and awoke him and told him that the woods were burning, whereupon he looked 
and saw that it was so, and at once began to scrape the leaves from around me, 
and he succeeded in doing so just as the fire came up to where we were. Had 
he not been there to have rendered me the assistance he did, I would certainly 
have been burned, as some of the wounded were. 

On the morning of the 21st, about eight o'clock, A. M., an ambulance came 
along gathering up the wounded. I was placed in it and taken to the real', 
about three miles, to where a hospital camp had been established. My wound 
by tin's time had become very sore and tender; it was now nearly eighteen 
hours since I had been shot, and not the slightest attention had I received, not 
even an examination had been made to learn the extent or true nature of my 
wound. 

On reaching the hospital camp I inquired for our regimental surgeon — Dr. 
Hussy — who had solemnly promised me that, in the event I was ever wounded, 
lie would make a critical examination of the same, and ascertain for certain 
that amputation was actually necessary before such should be done. I had 
exacted this promise of him for the reason that I had seen so much unneces- 
sary amputation that I wanted to know sure, should I be wounded, that it was 
absolutely necessary. Soon after reaching the hospital camp, Dr. Hussy made 
his appearance whereupon I reminded him of his promise, and asked him to 
examine my wound. During the whole time he was making the examination I 
was watching his countenance closely to see if I could detect any signs of his 
opinion, at the same time was questioning him. He made me no reply, but 
walked oil' and left me. Soon after the brigade surgeon came and made a thor- 
ough examination. He made no reply to my questions but finishing, walked 
oil' as Dr. Hussy had done. The division surgeon came next, and examined 
my wound as the Other two had done, but made me no reply, and walked away 
without giving me any satisfaction. Soon Dr. Hussy returned and said that a 
thorough ami complete examination had been made, to which I agreed, and 
remarked that I had a feeling recollection of the Same. The doctor further said 

that the leg would have to lie amputated, as there was no hopes of saving 

il. to which I replied: "There is no use of being in a hurry about it, is there, 
doctor?" He quickly said: "Yes, it must be done at once; it has already 
been postponed loo long and should have had earlier attention." 

Very near where 1 was lying was the SO-Called amputating table. It was 
Constructed in thiswise: Four sharpened posts, forked at one end, was driven 

in the ground with pieces laid across at each end upon these; laid lengthwise 



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were small saplings, a sufficient number of them to make ii the proper width, 
over these were thrown a blanket. This was whal the surgeons operated on. 

Already had they been at their bloody and ghastly work for one whole day 
and night, and beside this rudely arranged affair, lying in heaps, were arms 
legs, ringers, and other members of the body, thai presented a sickly looking 
sight, and to one who was about to undergo the same, it had anything hul an 
inspiring effect. The sight of the doctors, too, had a tendency to weaken one's 
nerves. There they stood with their coats off , their shirt sleeves rolled up to 
their elbows, their shirt fronts bespattered with blood, with their aharp and 
glistening instruments lying around. 

Soon after Dr. Hussy had informed me thai I must submit loan amputa- 
tion, I was taken up by four comrades, and placed upon the amputating table 
where, in a few moments the surgeons did the work, and left me with a lasting 
recolleetion of Chiekamauga's bloody field. Soon thereafter I was removed 
from the amputating table, and laid upon a small pile of straw, where I lay 
and suffered such agonizing pain as no language can describe for fourteen 
days. My wound was of such dangerous nature, it being above the knee, and 
the doctors afraid of hemorrhage, that not until fourteen days after the fight 
was I removed. 

During the fourteen days and nights that I lay there on (lie pile of straw, 
at night I would cover myself with the blanket 1 had, and during the day 
would place the same blanket on two poles up before my face to keep the sun 
light out of my eyes. This blanket was one of the regular 1'iiited States army 
blankets, one which I had captured from a Federal color-bearer at the battle of 
Murfreesboro, Tenn.; I saw him when he fell dead on the field; it was then 
crisp and new; I used it all the time afterward and had it around me when I w as 
shot, and have it now preserved carefully, and intend to convey it to my child 
ren as a rich legacy. 

During all of these weary and suffering days I was closely attended by a 
faithful colored boy, to whose strict attention and ureal kindness I doubtless 
owe my life. Never at any time of the day or night did he refuse to do my 
bidding, and as all sick men are, 1 dare say at times, I was unreasonable in my 
requests. I was compelled to keep a continuous stream of water on my wound, 
and the only means of furnishing it was from a spring some distance away, 
and the only way of transporting it was in my canteen, as it held onlj a -mall 
quantity which was quickly consumed, it necessitated my faithful colored at 
tendant to go to the spring quite often, but never did I hear the slightest mur- 
mur, or see the least signs of impatience. He was one of the truest, best, and 
most faithful friends I ever had. 

I had occasion to go to Arkansas a year or 80 ago, and while business 
caused me to do so, yet I had another object in going, and that was to look up 

this faithful colored friend. 1 wanted to learn his true c lilion, and if in 

need, to help him, at least to tender him some tangible evidence of mj esteem, 
but the Fate's ordained it otherwise. A short lime before m\ coming he had 
met with such a severe accident as to cause his death. Thus was I denied the 
happy privilege of shaking once more those rough but honest I, lack hands, 
and of looking again into that kind black lace, lie was truly m\ friend, and 
I sincerely regretted his untimely end, and until death, too, claims me. will 1 
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ever think of him in grateful remembrance. As our lamented Grady said in 
his last great effort before the people of Boston, that there "is a bond of sym- 
pathy, and a near relation, between the whites and the blacks of the South that 
the people of the North cannot comprehend." 

After laying on the battle-field for fourteen days after the light, and my 
wound getting in a condition so that I could be moved, after some delay and a 
great deal of extra pain. I was removed to Atlanta and placed in the Female 
College On Fllis street, which had been converted into a hospital, where I re- 
mained four long weaiy months before I was able to move around on crutches, 
in the meantime was compelled to submit to the second amputation. 

GENERAL PATRICK R. CLEBURNE. 

During the battle of Chickamauga General Cleburne's division was in the 
thickest of the fray, and done heroic work. He always said his fight was when 
he decoyed the Federals into the railroad cut, on the Western & Atlantic Kail- 
road, near Ringgold, and completely annihilated that portion of the Federal 
army. His men were stationed on both sides of the cut, and waited until the 
Federals were well into the cut, when he ordered his men to" open up on them, 
where they, with small arms and cannon, at short range, mowed them down. 
General Cleburne always spoke of this engagement exultingly, and said that it 
was his fight. He was in all the battles from Dalton to Atlanta, and always at 
the front in time of action. 

He fell mortally wounded on top of the Federal breastworks at the bloody 
battle of Franklin, and when he received his mortal wound he was so far upon 
the works that his body fell over on the Federal side of the works. They cut 
the buttons off his coat, and took other portions of his garments as trophies, 
but his body was afterwards recovered, and now lies buried in the little ceme- 
tery at Franklin, Tenn. 

lie has often been heard to say that "If we did not succeed he did not 
care tu live." He was a patriot, and died as a true soldier, at the front, and in 
the very thickest of the fight. 

Twenty live years have elapsed since General Lee surrendered at Appomat- 
tox, and General Johnston at Bentonville, and we, the people of our beloved 
Southland, have submitted to the terms of the great arbitrator — the sword — 
and while we endured hardships that could not be excelled, and applied all our 
energies and Strength to making a success of our Confederacy, yet, since it was 
decided against us, we have and are now striving to build up and maintain one 
grand and Common Uni( Q, that it ma\ be loved by us and respected and ad- 
mired by all other nations. We have waited patiently, and have earnestly 
hoped that each year would serve to obliterate all past differences and heal all 

old wounds, and thai Hie talents of tln.se in high places would not be devoted 
to villifying and abusing one section of our country, and thereby stir up and 
engender strife and discord; but that they would apply themselves to the study 
and application of those measures which concerns the welfare of the whole 
Country alike. :i!nl whose solution will serve to enlarge and benefit the interests 
of .-ill parts of our common country, 

M.i\ the time soon come when the points of the compass, so far as they 
relate to our citizens, may be obliterated, when do North, no South, no East, 



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no West will be applied to them, hut when they may he addressed and consid- 
ered as citizens of— our country. .May it soon hasten when the Blightest inci- 
dents will not be siezed upon, magnified, enlarged and misconstrued, so as to 
make it appear that one part of our country is disloyal to the government, and 
that the white people of that section arc unwillingto yield to their black neigh- 
bors their constitutional rights. That they, who arc in the highest councils of 
the nation, will devote their time and talents to the study of the ureal questions 
and measures which concern all parts of our country, when they will he able 
to solve rightly tariff reforms; legislate for internal improvements, and en- 
deavor to enlarge and make stronger our intercourse with foreign nations. 

F. T. E. 

The next Essay was read by Captain Z. A. Rice, at the meeting in March, 
upon the services of 

GENERAL T. R. R. COBB'S LEGION. 
Captain Rice read as follows: 

I have selected for a part of our reading to-night a few reminiscences of 
fifty years ago, as my first connection with the cavalry, was in the removal of 
the Indians from Georgia. My father moved from South Carolina to Campbell 
county, Ga., in 1829. At that time the Chattahoochee River was considered to 
be the line between the Indians and the whites. The Indians sold their lands 
north and west of the Chattahoochee to the government, and subsequently re- 
fused to give them up. The government called for volunteers to force the con 
tract at the point of the bayonet. 

Capt. J. M. Word, of Campbell county, the father-in-law of Dr. II. V. M. 
Miller, raised a company of cavalry for that purpose. I was then a hoy fifteen 
years old, but well grown for my age. I volunteered in Captain Word's com- 
pany; my father furnished me with a good horse and outfit. Before leaving 
home the ladies presented our company with a beautiful flag, with the motto of 
the Spartan mother, "Victory or Death." 

We crossed the Chattahoochee at Campbellton, and took what was called 
the Burnt Hickory road, passed through an Indian settlement in Cobb county, 
in the neighborhood of Burnt Hickory, and crossed the Etowah, at Altoona, and 
from thence we marched to the capital of the Cherokee nation. New Echota; 
we met Generals Scott and Wood, and other United States officers, who had es- 
tablished their headquarters at that place. A few days after we got there we 
were mustered into service. Several companies had been mustered in ahead of 
us. Several men of those companies had been rejected, who came around our 
camp-fires criticising our boys; saying this man or that man would not he re 
ceived— pointing out myself as one of the unlucky. I said DOthing, hut felt 
sad at the idea of having to go hack home to he laughed at by the girls. 

The day that we were to he mustered into service 1 exchanged my cap with 
one of my messmates for his tall bell crown hat. I presume that I looked that 
day very much like a boy with his daddy's hat on. Our line was formed al 
phabetically, according to the muster roll, which threw me on the extreme left. 
Colonel Payne was the enrolling officer, lie and his stall' commenced on the 
right of the company, with the muster roll in hand, inspecting each man and 



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horse as they passed down the line. Before they reached me, three men in our 
company bad been rejected. You can imagine better how I felt than I can 
tell you. Soon he and his staff confronted us, calling our name— four paces to 
the front — dismount. What is your age ? 

Something under eighteen, sir. What is your height, sir? Response: I 
don't know, sir. Take off that big hat. In an instant the hat was off, he ap- 
proached me like a horse jocky going to chin a horse, just then I threw my 
weight on t lie right foot, tip-toe-ng and straightening up. He stepped back and 
r. marked, young man your ueasure is deceiving. Yes, sir, I am taller than I look 
to be. Mount your horse and take your place in the line, checked O. K. and 
he passed on to the next man This was the beginning of our cavalry service, 
dating back to the flint and steel age. 

In a few days after we drew our arms and accoutrements of war, consisting 
of hawk bill sabres and flint and steel horseman's pistols. We were ordered 
on the upper waters of the Etowah or Hightower, near Frog Town, where we 
built a stockade or fort, called Fort Scudder. 

The President issued a proclamation to the Indians, telling them that they 
must come in and surrender themselves as prisoners by a certain day — May 24, 
1838. His orders were not obeyed, however, and we had orders to go and 
force them to leave their homes and the land of their birth. It looked cruel 
ami hard, but we gathered them up and put them in the fort and sent them off 
in detachments t<> the West. It looked very cruel and hard at the time, but it 
baa worked out for good in the end. 

The Indian-- are now happy in their new homes in the West, and their old 
hunting grounds in Georgia have been converted into rich and beautiful harvest 
fields, and useful animals have taken the place of the wild beast. 

Our organization was kept up for some time after we returned home, but 
finally ceased to exist, our Captain having moved off to the West. Dr. H. V. 
M. filler informed me a few months since that Captain Word was living 
at [uka, Miss., at the age of ninety-three, and was in good health. All of his 
Officers, and mosl of his soldiers, have crossed over the river and joined an army 
that will never disband. 

Colonel W. T. Wilson, J. I. Miller, G. W. D. Cook, W. M. Williams, 
myself, and a few others, organized the Fulton Dragoons, in 1859 or 1860. 
Captain W. T. Wilson was elected Captain, and myself First Lieutenant. 
\V. .M. Williams ami G. W. I). Cook were elected Second and Third Lieuten- 
ants. When the bugle sounded for war Captain Wilson was elected Colonel 
of the Seventh Georgia Regiment, and Colonel B. C. Barry was elected Captain 
in his place. 

General T. H. R. Cobb, in the organization of his legion, tendered the 
Pulton Dragoons a place in his legion, which was accepted. We left Atlanta 
for Richmond on A.UgU8< 14, 1861, went direct to Richmond, where we were 
mustered into service, and ordered to report to General Magruder, at York- 
town. Our duties while at rorktown were comparatively light, and we lived 
highly; oysters and fish everyday, if you had the money to pay for them. 
The oyster (arts were in our camps every day. ( Mir pickets sometimes sighted 
vessels and magnified them into war ships or ironclads. We were frequently 
ordered out on such occasions. General Magruder was a very vigilant officer, 



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and a good disciplinarian, but somewhat excitable. I presume that Yorktown 
was one of the best fortified places in the Confederacy, with the exception of 
Richmond. There were three distinct lines of fortification at the peninsula-- 
one at Lee's mills, south of Yorktown, and one at Yorktown, and one near 
Williamsburg. It looked as though it would have been impossible for an 
enemy to have passed up the peninsula. Nothing unusual transpired at York 
town until General McClellan commenced landing his troops at Fortress Mon- 
roe. It was said that General McClellan had one of the finest armies that the 
North ever turned out. It was an army that he had spent a year in organizing 
and training. During the landing of his troops our cavalry was ordered to the 
south side of James River. After our forces had gotten back to Richmond, 
we returned to Richmond. 

On the landing of General McClellan at Fortress Monroe. General Joseph 
E. Johnston came down from the valley to Yorktown with his army to rein- 
force General Magruder. It was said, after General Johnston looked around 
and inspected the country and General Magruder 's works, he told General Ma- 
gruder that it would never do to try to make a fight at Yorktown, which, it 
was said, caused General Magruder to shed tears, at the idea of having to give 
up his fortifications without making a fight. It was probably for the best. If 
we had made a fight at Yorktown, the Federal gunboats and tiausfers might 
have passed our small guns on the James and York rivers, and landed their 
troops in our rear and captured our whole army, and piobably have taken 
Richmond, too. General Johnston saw this, and saved the army and Rich 
mond by falling back. 

A few days after we returned to Richmond, Colonel P. M. B. Jfoung was 
ordered to take the cavalry of the Cobb's Legion to Fredericksburg, to look 
after General Patrick, who occupied Fredericksburg. We remained there un- 
til a short time before the fighting commenced around Richmond; we then fell 
back to Richmond. 

The evening before the fighting commenced, General Stuart carried most 
of the cavalry up to Ashland, where die met General Jackson with his army 
right from the valley. By the time it was light next morning General Jackson 
and his men were marching towards Mechanicsville. 

As soon as the Federals got wind of General Jackson's coming, they com 
menced to fell trees right and left across the road ahead of him to retard hi- 
march. Our cavalry kept abreast of General Jackson's left Sank. On the day 
of the battle at Cold Harbor, General Cobb was ordered to hold the main road 
leading from Cold Harbor to the white house. In the afternoon General Jack- 
son sent Major Fitzhugh to General Cobb for a squadron of cavalry to support 
a battery on General D. H. Hill's left flank. General Cobb ordered squadron 
B (my squadron) to report to Major Fitzhugh. The Major led us on! now 
over the battlefield. 

We had to pass through and under heavy shelling from the enemy's guns; 
our duty was to support a battery of the Washington Artillery, which was in 
danger of being flanked by the Federal cavalry. We remained there until the 
last gun was fired, and then, with General Stuart, followed after the retreating 
enemy until we were stopped by darkness. 

I met Major Fitzhugh some time after that, and lie remarked: "Do you 



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know that General Jackson paid your squadron a high compliment at the bat- 
tle of Cold Harbor. He saw your squadron as you were passing through that 
Storm of iron hail, and remarked that your squadron would do to trust." 

The morning after the battle of Cold Harbor, General Stuart went to the 
while house, the terminus of the York River Railroad, and depot of supplies 
for General McClellan's army. The Federals had left the evening before, and 
everything indicated a hasty retreat. In their flight they had attempted to de- 
stroy everything by fire by the aid of hay. In many instances the hay burned 
off and left the commissaries all intact, and in the greatest abundance and va- 
riety; everything that you can mention to tempt the appetite; and the cavalry 
hoys enjoyed the treat— eggs, butter, cheese, mackerel, etc. 

But the greatest curiosity of all was the embalming of the dead. The 
Federals who had been killed at Mechauicsville and Gaines Mill had been sent 
back to the white house to be embalmed and sent back home to their friends. 
Early in the war a party had procured a patent right for embalming and pre- 
serving the dead. There was a large tent near the depot full of dead bodies; 
in the tent were long, narrow tables, elevated at one end. Upon these tables 
lay the dead bodies which were being treated much like dressing hogs; their 
bowels had been taken out and their bodies washed off cleanly. Some had 
been put in their coffins with name and address ready for shipping. 

Thus the Federals had left their dead in their hasty retreat in order to save 
their own bacon. After the cavalry had supplied themselves with commissa- 
ries. General Stuart turned back to overtake General Lee, who was pressing- 
after General McClellan in his retreat towards Malvern Hill, the place he had 
selected to give General Lee battle. He had displayed great judgment in 
making his selection; his position was impregnable; his rear was protected by 
bifl gunboats, his left flank by Turkey Creek, with its swamps and marshes; 
with his artillery massed on the heights of Malvern Hill, with an open country 
in his front. General Lee had but one alternative — and that was his front. 

Tin' Federals gol the best of the fight, but they were ignorant of it at the 
time, ami they left the battlefield completely demoralized. The country over 
which they retreated was covered for miles with guns, and a great many guns 
were Bmashed to pieces against the trees. Ii took two or three days to gather 
the guns up and haul them in. Had General Lee been cognizant that night of 
their demoralization he could have destroyed the whole of General McClellan's 
army. 

After the smoke of the battle had cleared away, an unusual incident was 
witnessed OD the battlefield. One who wore the blue and one who wore the 
gray were Bleeping close together in cold death. Their spirits had left the 
bloodj Held and gone Ion land of rest anil peace. 

A few day- after the battle. General Lee fell back to Richmond, the Cobb 
Legion cavalry remained at .Malvern Hill to watch General McClellan's move- 
ments and to do picket duly; and remained there until Genera] .McClellan took 
his departure for Washington city. The Cobb Legion got fully initiated dur- 
ing the seven days' fighting around Richmond, after which they participated 

in many fights and charges. 

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repulsed a Federal regiment of cavalry that was just in the act of capturing 
General Stuart's headquarters. 1 could mention many similar incidents, hut I 
will now speak of the duty of cavalry, and what the cavalry are to an army. 
The cavalry are the ears and eyes of the army. 

While the infantry are back in the interior, between campaigns in the en 
joyments and amusements of a camp life, the cavalry are at the front watching 
the movements of the enemy, guarding the roads, bridges and fords, and in the 
darkness of night, in the cold sleet and rain, when the eyes perceive not, he is 
listening with his ears to catch the sound of the footsteps of an approaching 
enemy; to carry the news back with lightning speed to the infantry to prevent 
a surprise. 

It is also the duty of the cavalry to protect the tlanks and the rear of 
the army, and to pursue a defeated enemy to make the victory more complete, 
but when it comes to hard sledge hammer righting the infantry are the boys to 
do the work. 

But I hope there never will be any more such work for them to do, anil if 
we ever fight again it will only be a foreign foe, and then we will all march 
and tight together under the same old flag. The results of the war, like the 
removal of the Indians, will all work out for good in the end. The North and 
the South in the future will be a more homogeneous people. Our government 
is stronger to-day than ever before; the blood spilled by the North and by the 
South during the war, like cement, unified the States, and they are more firmly 
united to-day than ever before. /.. \. a, 

The recollections of Capt. C. R. Hanleiter, have also been furnished to 
me, in a sketch written by him at Skidaway Island, upon the service of 

THE JOE THOMPSON ARTILLERY. 

Skidaway Island, near Savannah, March II, 1890. 

Before leaving Atlanta in November last, I promised to prepare a brief history 
of my company — The Joe Thompson Artillery, so named in honor of the late Dr. 
Joseph Thompson of your city — but was without data from which to supply a list of 
its members, having lost all my papers and records, including two or three volumes 
of my diary, kept from the day we went into camp at Kirkpatrick, early in Septem- 
ber, 1861, until my return to Georgia in May, 1864. Just before leaving Atlanta I 
learned that a Mrs. Robbins, residing somewhere near the junction of Whitehall and 
Peters street, had a company roll, but I had no opportunity to procure a copy, and 
the promise of a relative of her late husband, who was a member of my company, 
to obtain it for me, has not been complied with In the absence of official data, 
suffice it to say that the company was formed through the personal efforts of Lewis 
J. Parr and myself, after the departure for the seat of war of several regiments 
formed in Upper Georgia, and at a time when the martial spirit was rapidly dying 
out; principally, I believe, on account of the difficulty in procuring arms and other 
necessary equipments. 

Our first expectation was that our only alternative would he to become enrolled 
under Governor Brown, and accept as arms///w, which were then being manufac- 
tured by Mr. J. C. Peck of Atlanta. At any rate, we were ordered to Camp Kirk- 



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patrick, near Decatur, for instruction and drill. Several other companies rendez- 
voused there about the same time. I remember only the following, viz.: Captain 
Flowers' from DeKalb ; Captain Matthews' from Oglethorpe ; Captain Bomar's from 
Lumpkin ; Captain Eberharts' from Elbert ; Captain Battey's from Jefferson ; and 
Captain McLeod's from Effingham. After considerable canvassing, it was decided 
to form a Legion (with ten companies of infantry, two of cavalry, and two of light 
artillery), to be known as the "Wright Legion," in honor of Augustus R. Wright of 
Rome, who was subsequently elected Colonel, L. J. Parr Major.and Augustus Shaw, 
a Lieutenant of my company, Adjutant. Captain Bomar and myself chose to be 
mustered in as light artillery, and later I was signed a battery of breach-loading 
rifles, designed by my warm personal friend the late William Rushton, Master 
Machinist of the Georgia Railroad, and cast by the Messrs. Noble Brothers of Rome. 
Mr. Rushton also had made for me, out of an old locomotive axle, a most beautiful 
and effective breach-loading rifle, carrying about a 24-ounce ball, Enfield rifle shaped. 
[This latter was my private property, and I had it nicely mounted on a two-wheel 
carriage, with ammunition box attached ; but it subsequently attracted the attention 
of officers of Commodore Tattnall's fleet, who contrived to have it "impressed" for 
use on one of their picket barges. My battery of breach-loading guns were, in 
1862, condemned by Gen. Lee, after personal inspection, because they were not 
known to the service. In retiring them he took occasion to compliment the 
company on their drill and use of the guns, saying that he regretted to 
deprive us of guns so unique, and in which we took so much pride, but as they 
would be useless in other hands than ours he could not allow them to be retained in 
the service. We were afterwards, through the influence of Gen. L. J. Gartrell, then 
a member of the Confederate Congress, furnished with a battery of 12 pound Napo- 
leons and Howitzers of the same calibre. This battery was turned in, by order of 
Gen. A. Ranse Wright, at Green Pond, S. C, there being an excess of artillery in 
his command, and we resumed rifles, in the use of which we were also quite efficient.] 

Whilst awaiting our equipments and arms, and receiving and entertaining visi- 
tors, at our luxurious camp near Decatur, and enjoying ourselves only as newly- 
fledged soldiers can with the "bla/.e of infantry and roar of cannon" a long way eft", 
we very unexpectedly, late one fine October afternoon, received orders to cook up 
three days' rations, and be prepared to take a train that would be ready early next 
morning for Richmond! Ye Gods, what a damper to the exuberance of our spiiits! 
We had confidently expected to occupy our then delightful quarters at least until we 
should have received our arms and learned something of their use, and almost to a 
man we preferred to defend Georgia upon Georgia soil. Our camp was crowded 
with the wives, sweethearts, and friends of the officers and men, and all had been as 
joyous as if at a May-day picnic. But soon after the promulgation of the order, 
which was understood to be imperative, the men began to "hustle," the women and 
girls hastily departed in anguish of heart and tears. However, by nine o'clock that 
night everything necessary for the "onward movement" was cooked, packed, and 
ready. About an hour later, greatly to our joy, another order was received, changing 
our destination to our own loved Savannah. By nine o'clock the following morning 
the train, consisting of box and cattle cars, backed down from Atlanta, and we em- 
barked. Wen- detained at Atlanta until about 2 p. m , and reached Savannah on 
Sunday morning soon alter day-break, after the coldest and most fatiguing ride we 



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ever experienced. The Legion was marched out to a point about four and a half 
miles on the Skidaway Shell Road and camped — doing duty as the emergency 
seemed to demand on Skidaway Island, the Isle of Hoj-;e, and various other locali- 
ties around and in the city, for several months. Finally, Captain Bomar's company 
and my own were detached from the Legion, and the infantry companies, ten in 
number, were ordered to Richmond, as apart of Gen. A. R. Lawton's new brigade. 
I forget the number given the new regiment. My command was immediately ordered 
to Beautien, at the junction of the Vernon with Burnside rivers, about twelve miles 
southwest from Savannah, where we relieved a regiment (Col. Evans', I believe), 
and did duty as heavy and light artillery and infantry until the night of the evacua- 
tion of Savannah, I being in command of the Post and both batteries during the 
entire period. After leaving Savannah, we did duty for a brief period at Salka 
hatchee river and at James Island, having charge of Battery Ryan, right at the 
latter place. 

While at Battery Ryan I was appointed Provost Marshal of the city of Charles- 
ton, and given four additional companies, with headquarters at the Citadel. This 
duty terminated with the evacuation of Charleston, when we proceeded, under Gen. 
Hardee, to Cheraw, Fayetteville, etc., being at the evacuation of each. Thence to 
Averysboro, and Toombsboro, where Gen. Johnston capitulated to Sherman — Gen. 
Lee having surrendered to Grant a few days before. 

It is entirely proper to say that, by permission of Gen. Hardee, I left my com- 
mand lor Georgia, in company with the late Col. E. C. Anderson, at their bivouac 
soon after leaving Fayetteville — Lieut. Shaw succeeding to the command of the 
company. During all our service — of over three years, and always "at the front, '» 
exposed to the constant assaults of the Federal navy, and often confronted by Sher. 
man's myriads while passing through South and North Carolina, we were never in 
a battle until that at Averysboro. There, as I have been informed, we lost one or 
two valuable men, and perhaps others at Toombsboro. It must not be inferred, 
however, because bloodlesss our duties were either light or free from danger. No 
company of men ever did more work and more to the satisfaction of their superiors, 
as was repeatedly testified by all under whom they served, viz : Generals H. R. 
Jackson, Beauregard, Lee, Taliaferro, Colston, Mercer, Hardee, J. E. Johnston, and 
Col. E. C. Anderson whilst temporarily in command of the brigade. It is also 
proper to say that Lieut. Shaw saw many months of active service in Virginia whilst 

detached from his command and acting as Adjutant to the regiment. Lieut. 

William R. Hanleiter also saw much hard service as a subaltern in the First Georgia 
Regulars before he was elected and transferred to my command. 

I had the honor to counsel with and aid Gen. Pelot in his expedition against the 
Federal gunboat "Water-Witch," which he captured at the sacrifice of his own and 
other gallant lives. The dead, wounded, and prisoners, as also the vessel, were 
brought to my Post, and my family being with me at the time, gave all the aid in 
their power in the care of the wounded on each side. I paroled Commander l'ren- 
dergast and his officers, fed them at my table, and gave them free intercourse with 
their men, who were guarded and provided for by my men until turned over to a 
guard sent especially for them from Savannah. My Surgeon, Dr. Houston, was 
active and untiring in his ministrations, as well upon the Federals as the Confeder- 



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ates. I re 'ret the loss of my diary especially, as it contained a full account of this 
gallant capture, and the thrilling incidents immediately preceding and following the 
heroic exploit. 

Two days prior to the evacuation of Savannah my family removed to the city, 
and were fortunate in securing a furnished house on Broughton street belonging to a 
wealthy family who were about to refugee. The morning of Sherman's entry into 
the city my wife, who had just got established in her new abode, was summoned to 
surrender the premises, for occupancy by the Captains and subalterns of their chief's 
body-guard. She remonstrated, saying she was comparatively a stranger in the city; 
that the family consisred of females wholly, her husband and son being in the Confed- 
erate army, and it was impossible, she thought, in the then excited condition of the 
city, to procure another house even should she be so lortunate as to secure the ser- 
vices of draymen to remove her effects. The Captain (no drawling down-easter, 
but a bluff, manly Ohioan, named Clark) remarked that he would, with her permis. 
sion, look through the house, and after so doing said the house was sufficiently large 
for the purposes he desired and the accommodation also of herself and family; if she 
would relinquish certain rooms for his office and bedrooms for himself and two 
lieutenants, and permit his cook to prepare their meals in the kitchen, he would not 
disposses her. Upon his pledge that herself and family would be protected against 
intrusion and insult, she readily consented to the arrangement. Soon after establish- 
ing his headquarters, he suggested that it would save himself and officers — as they 
were all batchelors — much unnecessary worry, and perhaps redound to her advant- 
age, if she would consent to board them. This she expressed her willingness to do, 
but explained the difficulty of procuring the necessary supplies. He thought that 
could be easily arranged, and departed. In a very short time after a wagon load o 
choice groceries and provisions were delivered to her for their common use, and for 
which they made no charge, but paid their board in greenbacks regularly and prompt- 
ly thereafter, and rendered them every facility and kindness possible, even to assist- 
ing them on board the flag of truce boat, and exchanging with them greenbacks for 
Confederate notes, when they were banished from the city by Sherman's order ! In 
this connection it may be mentioned that the day after Sherman entered the city 
Captain Clark and his troops were ordered to skirt the coast and ascertain the cause 
of a heavy and continuous cannonading then going on below the city. The cannon- 
ading was by a fleet of gun and mortar boats endeavoring to reduce or capture the 
battery at Heautien, which I had rendered hors de combat and abandoned about 36 
hours before ! So much in earnest were the naval officers that Captain Clark had 
difficulty in convincing them of their waste of ammunition. On the return of the 
party, and the joke becoming known, my girls had many a hearty laugh with their 
Ohio friends over the brilliant achievement. 

To the comrade who has been appointed Historian of our Association, I have 
taken the liberty of addressing this hastily written and imperfect sketch. If not 
too late, it may afford some material for a brief paragraph in your History. 

I have purposely omitted to mention the names of several of my earlier asso" 
1 iates, or my commissioned staff, not deeming them, I regret to say, worthy to be 
enrolled as patriotic Confederate soldiers. 

Very respectfully, your comrade and friend, 

C. R. Hanleiter, Caftain Joe Thompson Artillery. 



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I have deemed it appropriate to supplement these sketches with one of my 
own composition, and including a sketch given by Major P. W Capers con 
cerning the Georgia Cadets, who went into service from the Georgia Military 

Institute, at Marietta, and embracing also a report of General Henry C Wayne 
who was the Adjutant-General of Georgia, during the war, under Governor 
J. E. Brown: 

GEORGIA MILITARY INSTITUTE. 

In the November issue of the Century magazine [observed an article on 

"Southern Cadets in Action," from Professor McCorvey, of Alabama lie 
gives an account of the Cadets of Alabama, in service for a short time; and al 
ludes to a previous article by Mr. J. S. Wise, of Virginia, concerning the Vir- 
ginia Cadets in action, saying that he (Mr. Wise) believed that Virginia had the 
"exceptional honor of having sent its corps of cadets, as a body, into battle," 
and referring to the Virginia Military Institute as "the Wesl Poinl of the Con 
federacy." 

I ask permission for space to correct the belief of Mr. Wise as to the 
"exceptional honor" of his State for sending its corps of cadets into battle, or 
of laying claim to its Institute being exclusively or exceptionally the "Wesl 
Point of the Confederacy," though I do not wish to derogate one iota from the 
distinguished and well deserved honors won by the Virginia and Alabama 
Cadets for valor on the field. I have no doubt that both corps of cadets of 
Virginia and Alabama acted valiantly on the fields. Without detracting the 
least from them, it is my purpose to invite and direct proper attention to 
another corps of cadets which was sent by another State into battle, and which 
may perhaps well deserve the honor of a place in the history of the Touted 
eracy, claiming a position in the chaplet of glory pertinent to the heroes of the 
"Lost Cause." I refer to the Georgia Cadets of the "G. M. I." 

The Georgia Military Institute was an academy for military training and 
education. Although it was called a State Institute, the act of incorporation 
reads like, and appears to have been, a charter for a private institution. The 
act was "to incorporate the Georgia Military Institute, and for other purposes 
therein named." Approved December 8, 1851. 

The first section of the act provided "that David Irwin. Andrew.!. Han- 
sell, Wm. P. Young, John II. Glover, Martin G. Slaughter. David Dobbs, 
John Jones, Charles J. McDonald, Wm. Harris, Mordecai .Myers, and James 
Brannon, together with their associates, and such persons as may hereafter he 
come associated with them as stockholders in the premises, and their successors 
and assigns, be and they are hereby constituted a body politic and corporate, 
by the name and style of the Georgia .Military Institute, and by that name and 
style may hold real and personal property to any amount necessary for the pur- 
poses of the same; shall have and use a common seal, and shall he capable of 
sueing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, and shall have powei 
by and through its Board of Trustees to make such laws, rules and regula- 
tions for their government as may be deemed necessary and expedient: Pro 
vided, the same be not contrary to the Constitution and Laws ,,f this State. ,,r 
of the United States." 

In the next month — January, 1H5'J — the General Assembly passed an act 
providing for an appointment annually by the Governor of six tit and proper 



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persona as a Board of Visitors, whose duty it was to meet every year at the 
Institute and there, iu conjunction with a committee of six of the Trustees of 
the Institute, to establish and declare such rules and regulations for the gov 
eminent of the Institute as they might deem necessary and proper. The same 
acl provided that the Board of Visitors should have power to admit any num- 
ber of young men, not exceeding ten, as State Cadets, to be selected "upon un- 
doubted evidence of fair moral character, in proportion of one from each Con- 
gressional District of the State, and two from the State at large." 

The Slate capital, where the General Assembly held biennial sessions, was 
then al Milledgeville, which city was so named in honor of Governor Milledge. 
In that Legislature there were some of the most distinguished citizens of Geor- 
gia then and subsequently. In the House of Representatives was Hon. John 
Milledge, from Richmond county, son of Governor Milledge. He was the 
father of our present State Librarian, Colonel John Milledge. There was also 
Bon. Francis S. Bartow, as Representative from Chatham county. He was 
the same gallant Colonel Bartow who afterwards commanded the famous 
Eighth Georgia Regiment in the war of 1861, and was killed in the battle of 
Manassas, These two Representatives were advocates of the bill to establish 
the Georgia Military Institute. 

By that acl also the Trustees and the Faculty of the Institute were author- 
ized to confer the degree of graduate of the Institute upon such cadets as were 
found qualified to receive it, after full examination in all the branches of the 
arts and sciences, and of literature, as were taught there. 

The Institute was situated at Marietta, in Cobb county, about twenty 
miles from Atlanta. It was first under the direction of Colonel A. V. Brumby 
as Superintendent. It opened with only seven cadets, in July, but the number 
was soon increased, and it became in a little while a very popular institution. 
Tin government and discipline of the Institute were strictly military, and the 
course of studies was thoroughly scientific and practical, being modeled as 
nearlv as possible after the United States military academy at West Point." 
The cadets there were young men from the first families of Georgia, and the 
annual commencements, before the war, were usually attended by numerous 
people of the very best element of social and intellectual standing and attain- 
ments, and of wealth and worth in every way. It was the rendezvous of the 
elite beaux and belles of the State, and many of the happy families of the gopd 
people of our State now owe their happiness to the first fervent emotions from 
pleasant meetings and greetings, and delightful associations at Marietta, and 
the "G. M. [.," :,s was ''"' Common expression in speaking of the Institute. 

Many of our very best citizens of this day and generation were cadets who 
graduated at the "<i. M. I." One of the very first, or the very first, who en- 
tered the Institute asa cadet, is now living in Atlanta. He is Captain Frank 
Mills, on Marietta Street. The first commandant of cadets was Captain James 
\V. Robertson, lie is now one of the Railroad Commissioners of Georgia, the 

recent successor of Ma j< >r ( 'ampbell Wallace. 

I am under obligation to Colonel Robertson for some of the facts [ relate 
in this article. He informed me that the first cadet who graduated from the 
Institute was cadet John Bradford, who was a splendid young man, of tine 
military appearance and a tine scholar, graduating with first honor in the vcar 



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1854. He is living now at the village of Bradfordvflle, in Florida, and I an 
informed is a farmer and a civil engineer, and is now the State engineer oi 
Florida, highly respected and influential in his neighborhood, though be is 
still a bachelor. We wonder why he has not been captured l>y sonic good and 
handsome woman before now. 

During the war lie served on General Donelson's staff, and after the battle 
of Murfreesboro. was Assistant Inspector-General of East Tennessee and Smith 
west Virginia. After General Donelson's death at Knoxville, he served on the 
staffs of Generals Davis, Maury, and Buekner. He then was appointed to the 
engineer department, and served in Lee's army from the battle of Gettysburg 
to the day of the surrender. 

In a letter I have from him, he says: "I believe I saw the last man fall— 
on the other side — and I was close to your noble Governor when lie captured 
and sent to our rear that last battery, on the morning of the 9th of April, 
I860." 

Some of the most gallant and distinguished officers and leaders in the Con- 
federate armies were graduates of the Georgia Military Institute. When the 
war came on they were prepared for service, and were selected to command be- 
cause of their fine military training at the Institute. Since the war, those who 
survived the clash of arms have been our most conspicuous and trusted leaders 
and advisers, and our first men in business. 

Captain E. P. How r ell, of the Atlanta Constitution, was one of the ante 
helium cadets. He was a prominent lawyer, located in Sandersville, Ga . when 
the war came on. He entered the service at first call and went with the Wash 
ington Rifles, and was in the First Georgia Regiment in Virginia. He was one 
of the soldiers who were lost in the Cheat Mountains, in Virginia, five days 
without food. 

After serving the first twelve months, the First Georgia Regiment dis- 
banded, and the several companies reorganized in other commands. Captain 
Howell enlisted for the war in an artillery company, as First Lieutenant, under 
Captain Martin, called Martin's battery. Later Lieutenant Howell became 
Captain of the battery, and it was then called Howell's Artillery, and was un- 
der as fine discipline as any company in the army, and was very efficient in 
that arm of service. Under Captain Howell his company became one of t In- 
most famous batteries in the Western army, and many, many times was the re- 
verberating thunder of its great guns heard above the din of battle, at Vicks 
burg, at Chickamauga, at Resaca, and in the siege of the "Gate City," and in 
the battle of Jonesboro. 

Since the war his acts and deeds in the service of his country have been 
no less patriotic and distinguished in peace than were his brave deeds in war. 
thus grandly representing and illustrating his precepts and his training at the 
"G. M. I." He has been Solicitor-General, State Senator, and is now at the 
head of the Atlanta Constitution. He was also president of the commissioners 
who supervised the building of the new State Capitol. 

General Pierce M. B. Young was also a cadet of the "G. M. I." lie 
graduated there in 1857, two months before the regular graduation of hi- class, 
having been permitted to do so by the faculty, in order to enter the United 
States Military Academy at West Point, to which he had been appointed, to 



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enter on the 1st of Juno. He went on to the academy at West Point, entered 
there as a cadet, and remained nearly four years, till Georgia seceded from the 
Union, when he resigned as a cadet from the academy, and entered the Con- 
federate army at its first service, as Second Lieutenant of artillery, and was 
stationed at Pensacola, Fla. He was soon transferred to the Army of Northern 
Virginia, at Richmond, and entered Cobb's Legion as First Lieutenant and 
Adjutant; was made a Major in the Provisional Army, and was attached to 
( lohb's Legion of cavalry in November, 1861; was made Lieutenant Colonel in 
December. 1861; was promoted to Colonel of Cobb"s Legion in 1862; was ap- 
pointed Brigadier-General of cavalry in November, 1864, and was appointed 
Major-General of cavalry in December, 1864. He was wounded four times — 
twice severely, and was twice shot off his horse in battle. He was the only 
person who reached the grade of Major-General, of the class of 1861, of West 
Point cadets, on the Confederate side of the war. 

There was also only one on the Federal side, of the class of 1861, who 
reached that rank as an officer — he was Major-General George A. Custer. The 
tragic anil sad death of General Custer, a few years ago, at the hands of savage 
Indians, is yet fresh in the memories of many who may read this article. 

General Young has been a familiar and conspicuous person in our State 
since the war. and is one of our foremost and most popular veterans and citi- 
zen^. He has served two terms in Congress. In 1886 he was appointed by 
President Cleveland a representative of the United States at St. Petersburg, in 
Kussia. He went there and filled his station honorably, but preferring the 
Salubrity of his own native State, rather than abide amongst strangers in such 
a country as Russia, he resigned the place, came home, and resumed his place 
as a quiet, dignified citizen, at his home near Cartersville, in Bartow county, 
respected and loved by his neighbors, and honored throughout the State. A 
line exemplar of the G. M. I. But the General still remains in "single blessed- 
ne-s." Though so often wounded by the missiles of men in the fierce conflicts 
of battle, we wonder how he it that Cupid's dart has not "pierced" his genial 
heart. 

Another who graduated at the G. M. I. was Colonel John Milledge, of this 
city. He was born on the "Sand Hills," near Augusta. He entered the In- 
stitute in L858, and graduated in the summer of 1857. In February, 1861, he 
was commissioned first Lieutenant in the First Georgia Regulars, by Governor 
Joseph E. Brown, and with thai regimenl went to Virginia, in July. In the 
winter of 1862 he was promoted to the rank of Captain of infantry. In the 
following Spring of 1862 he was elected as Captain of artillery, and the bat- 
tery, of which he took command, was named the Milledge Artillery, of Nel- 
Bon's battalion. The battery served in the battles around Richmond in the 
Spring of 1863, and in the valley of Virginia, the second battle of Manassas, 
Sharpsburg or Antietam as it was called, Shepardstown, Monocacy, Spottsyl- 

v.inia Court House, and a! Cold Harbor, where Captain Milledge was wounded 
in his righl arm by a shell. After recovering, he returned to his command. 
Ilia batter] taking an active part in the valley campaign between Generals 
Earlj and Sheridan. After the war. Captain Milledge moved from Augusta to 
Atlanta, and entered into active practice of his profession— the law. In July, 
1*77. !"• was elected Auditor and Recorder of the city of Atlanta, and was re- 



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elected in 1879. Oo the 6th of April, 1888, he was appointed State Librarian 
to fill an unexpired term, and in December, 1888, he was appointed for four 
years from the 24th of September, 1889, and hi- appointment was confirmed 
by the last Senate. He makes an excellent State Librarian. Be organized the 
Governor's Horse Guard on the 31s1 day of .March. 1883, and was elected, and 
continued, as Captain of that company until .June. 1889. On last January he 
was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the First Battalion of Georgia Cavalry. 

Another cadet of the G. M. I., who was a gallant cavalry officer in the 
war, was Captain John W. Robison, who was then of Columbus. In 1878 
he was appointed by Governor J. M. Smith as Solicitor-General of the Middle 
Circuit, being then a resident of Washington county. He made a splendid 
prosecuting officer for the State. He is now practicing law in Macon. 

Another G. M. I. cadet who became prominent and distinguished as a Con- 
federate officer, was General George P. Harrison. I think he was from Savan- 
nah. He entered the army soon after the opening of hostilities, and became 
Colonel of the Thirty-second Georgia, and rose rapidly in rank, and was a 
Brigadier-General when he was only twenty-two years of age. He is now a 
prominent lawyer, residing in Opelika, Ala. 

Hon. Samuel Spencer, of Columbus, was a G. M. I cadet in 1862-3. He 
went from the Institute in 1863 into the Confederate army. Since the war lie 
has been a prominent railroad manager, being the President, I believe, or Vice- 
President, of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. 

Hon. H. D. D. Twiggs, of Augusta, was a cadet and graduated at the 
G. M. I. He was in the Confederate army. He is a lawyer of distinguished 
ability now. Since the war he has held important public positions. He was 
Judge of the Superior Court of the Middle Circuit in 1872, residing then in 
Sandersville, Ga. At the expiration of his term he moved to Augusta, and 
has been a Representative for Richmond county, in the Legislature. In 1884 
he was one of the Presidential electors for Georgia when Mr. Cleveland was 
elected. 

Hon. R. U. Hardeman, the popular State Treasurer, was a cadel before 
the war. He was born and reared in Macon, Ga., and is the brother of Hon. 
Thomas Hardeman, of Macon. He did not graduate at the (J. M. I., hut left 
it after being there a year, and entered Emory College, at Oxford, Ga., and 
graduated from there in 185S. in class with Dr. A. G. Hayg 1. Dr. I. S. Hop- 
kins, Hon. W. T. Revill, and other distinguished Georgians. At the outbreak 
of the war Mr. Hardeman volunteered and entered the Confederate army as a 
member of the celebrated Floyd Rifles, of Macon. He served in the army 
through the war, and was at the surrender at Appomattox. He was a mer- 
chant for several years after the war. In 1876 he accepted a position in the 
office of the Comptroller-General, and became expert in the financial affairs of 
the State. In 1884 he was elected State Treasurer on the Democratic ticket. 
and re-elected in 1886. and again in 1888. He is an excellent Treasurer of the 
State, and a very popular gentleman. Everybody knows and likes honest 
"Bob" Hardeman. 

Hon. Robert C. Irwin was a cadet in the good old limes before the war. 
He entered the army in the beginning of the war, a very young man, as First 



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Lieutenant in Company I, of Seventh Georgia Regiment. His father was 
Judge David Irwin, who was the first compiler of the Georgia Code, and was 
for many years the President of the Board of Trustees of the G. M. I. R. C. 
Irwin is a lawyer, and at present is in charge of the Bureau of Insurance, in 
the Comptroller-General's office. 

Major J. P. Jones, who was for many years the chief clerk of Colonel N. 
C. Barnett, in the office of Secretary of State, was a cadet graduate just before 
tii • war. He entered the service early, and became Major of the Third Geor- 
gia Regiment, and in battle lost an arm, for which cause he had to retire from 
service for a time. Had it not been for this misfortune, he would have been in 
c i mi, and of a brigade. lie was Captain of the Atlanta Artillery here a few 
years ago. lie was a courteous and popular gentleman. He died here about 
a year ago. 

George F. Todd, from West Point, Ga., was a graduate about 1859, with 
first honor, and as the Adjutant of the battalion. He entered the Confederate 
army as First Lieutenant, became Captain Company D, of the Fourth Georgia 
1! sgiment, and was killed in the battle of Malvern Hill, Ya. He was a brother 
of Dr. J. S. Todd, now of Atlanta. 

Captain Francis Fontaine was a cadet from Columbus, in 1861. He left 
Hie Institute to enter the Confederate army, and was a good soldier and officer. 
He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1877. He is now a 
prominent citizen and capitalist of Atlanta. He is the author of a tine novel, 
"El rwah," and has generously proposed to donate one half the net proceeds of 
tin- -air ,,r his hook to our Confederate Veterans' Association of Fulton county. 

Mr. Maicellus <). Markham was a cadet in 1861-2. He is now a prominent 
citizen of Atlanta, son of Colonel Win. Markham. He has interests in Florida, 
in line orange groves, and spends a good deal of his time in that State. 

Captain - Pendleton was a cadel from Valdosta, Ga. He graduated and 
went into the army as a Captain, and was a gallant soldier. In a battle his 
company was led by him to the very forefront till nearly all were killed and 
wounded, and his company demolished so that he had none to follow him when 
the battle was over. How strange it seems, that in that terrible carnage, Cap- 
tain Pendleton was in, i scathed in the least, though he went in front of his 
""'"■ He is now a minister and bishop in the Swedenborgian faith and church 
iu Philadelphia, Pa. lie is a brother of lion. C. R. Pendleton, the editor of 
the Valdosta Times, 

Captain — Atkinson, of Glynn county, was a cadel before the war. and 
w ''"' '"'" ""' Confederate army as a Captain, and was killed in battle in Vir- 
ginia. His brother, Win. Atkins,,,,, was at the Institute in 1864, and went 
into the Confederate arm-, with our battalion, and served with us till the close 
"' thewar. He is living now near Brunswick. These two cadets are brothers 
"' Hon. Spencer R. Atkinson, the present Judge of the Brunswick Circuit. 
. others raighl be mentioned as prominent men. who weveante bellum cadets 
theG. M. I., but it is my purpose in this article to treat more particularly 
of the cadets who went into the service from the Institute as "a battalion of 

cadets " 

The Georgia cadets, who were at theG. M. 1., in 1864, I dare say; hud a 



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longer and harder service in the army than any other similar organization of 

youths in the Confederacy. They were the sons of many of the best families 
in Georgia, and some few other Stales. The esprit de corps was very fine in 
our little battalion in 1864. General F. W. Capers was then the Superintend- 
ent of the G. M. I. He was a splendid officer, and was devoted to hi- "boys," 

as he familiarly and effectionatety called them. 

General Capers had been in military service before thai time, in command 
of a brigade at Savannah in 1861-2. He took charge of the Institute, and Boon 

established excellent discipline. The battalion numbered about two hundred 
youths, from fifteen to eighteen years of age, vigorous and spirited sons of 
chivalrous fathers. The "boys" were pursuing their studies, and drilling 
every day, and made a fine appearance on parade. There were two companies, 
"A" and "B." Captain J. S. Austin was commandant of cadets. 

In the Spring of 1864, when the camp nun between Generals Sherman and 
Bragg opened at Chattanooga, or above Dalton, the cadets were in high glee 
at the Institute, as it began to be rumored thai they might soon be called into 
service, to meet the invasion. The boys were eager for the fight. 

In the cheery days of that fine Spring time, as memory goes back, we see 
at the Institute such scenes as can never come to us agaiu in life. 

"Still o'er those scenes my memory wakes, 
And fondly broods with miser care, 
Time the impression but deeper makes, 
As streams their channels deeper wear." 

We see the "boys" as they fall in ranks for roll-call at reveille. We see 
them as they go to guard mounting each morning. We see them as they march 
in classes to recitations each day. We see them as they march to the old mess- 
hall, and "Jake" and old black "Steve" as waiters upon the tables. We Bee 
them as they drill over the large sloping lawn. We see them en •dress parade" 
every evening. We see old "Cornelius" the sable drummer, and old tat 
"Charlie" the fifer, as they make "music in the air," and rally the •boys." We 
see them when the "tattoo" comes, when all lights must be oul and all to bed. 
We see them as they go to old "Crawford," the sutler and barber for the In- 
stitute, buying mattresses, beadsteads, etc. and having haircut shorl and chins 
shaved. "Crawford" was a slave, and belonged to Colonel Brumby. He was 
a low country negro, and was very polite, and did a tine business with the 
boys. He was allowed to shave and have his earnings in that way. and accu- 
mulated considerable means, and when emancipation came, it found him 
already a well-to-do darkey. He came to Atlanta to live, invested in real es- 
tate, ran a line of drays, and at one time was a noted negro amongst busines 
men in the city. He will be remembered here as Crawford Monroe. He died 
here two or three years ago. 

The Institute was situated on the summit of one of the font hills of the 
now renowned Kennesaw .Mountain, and in plain view of the mountain Aj 
the contending armies foughl and marched on our Georgia soil, the mountain 
and the Institute came within the way of their operations. Thej could go to 
the mountain, but the mountain would no1 go to them nor -clout of their 

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way, and though thousands of brave men fell in death around it and on it, it 
is there yet. 

The cadets at the Institute became more and more sanguine and restless, 
as the armies came nearer. Study of books was practically given up, in view 
of the more thrilling prospect of service in the war. Military enthusiasm was 
at its height in the battalion of boys, and conversation was aglow with eager 
yearning for the fray. The armies were moving from Dalton and on to 
Resaca. At length, one night, when the boys were all in their slumbers in the 
dormitories, perhaps dreaming of battles, the "long roll" was sounded on the 
drum, by Cornelius, the old colored drummer. In almost the twinkling of an 
eye the brave boys sprang from their beds, donned their uniforms and accoutre- 
ments, seized their muskets, and assembled in front of the building for roll-call 
as they so well knew how to do. As the Orderly Sergeant of each company 
called over his roll rapidly, every cadet present responded promptly, "Here," 
and was ready for duty. It was a scene of interest to behold, in that pleasant 
May morning, a little earlier than the usual reveille. In these our years of ma- 
turity, since we have become men, indeed, with children of our own now older 
than we were then, it is interesting to remember that scene of boy soldiers 
forming in ranks, just before the dawn of day, with candle lights dimly shin- 
ing in a few of the rooms on the campus, a few sentinels still treading their 
"beats" between the dormitories, anxiously waiting for the command to "fall 
in" with their companies. As we contemplate it in these "piping times of 
peace," could we be willing to see our own boys, of such tender age, "mus- 
tered into service," to endure the hardships of war and the dangers of battle? 
But then those boys were dauntless, and they felt as though they were men. 
The companies being formed, the boys being "wide awake and full of fun," 
when the command was given, "in place, rest," they began to crack jokes in a 
merry way. 

"Attention," was next commanded, and in a moment all were upright and 
ready. Orders were given to march to the depot, in Marietta, and take a train 
to "go to the front," which was then about Resaca. When they reached the 
"seat of war," they were placed in the lines, and the battle of Resaca was 
where the boys first saw a right, which is the same as mentioned by Lieutenant 
.] aints Oates, of the Ninth Illinois Mounted Infantry. Writing of the march 
through Georgia, he says: 

"It was during the advance of that day, May 9, 1864, that we came in 
contact with the Georgia Cadets from the Military Institute at Marietta, who 
had come out from the woods at Resaca, and formed their line behind a rail 
fence. After a volley from the cadets, which killed several of our men, our 
regimenl charged them." 

Thus it is shown and acknowledged by one of our opponents that the ca- 
dets were Intrepid and effective in their very first engagement. 

The battalion was commanded by Major Capers, the Superintendent. Com- 
pany A was commanded by Captain J. S. Austin; Company B was commanded 
by Captain Victor K. Manget, who was the Junior Professor of French at the 
Institute. These officers were skilled tacticians, and had the confidence of the 
cadets. In the charge upon them at Resaca, the cadets acted with remarkable 
coolness and discretion, as though they were veterans, and were complimented 



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and praised by their officers. Though it is acknowledged that they killed sev- 
eral of the Federals, not one of the cadets was hurt in that charge. They 
were compelled, however, to abandon their position at that spot, and were with- 
drawn from the lines and sent back to the Institute. They were elated with 
their first experience in war, and it was almost the sole topic for many days, 
and the friends of the corps, at Marietta, were equally jubilant with "the 
boys." 

But that little brush of a battle could not long remain for discussion, as 
other important movements were succeeding each other every day. The armies 
were coming nearer to the Institute. For some days the cadets did provost 
duty about Marietta and Kennesaw Mountain. After about a week in this sort 
of duty, orders came for them to leave the Institute. As they prepared for the 
leaving, it was uncertain amongst the cadets where they were to go. Trunks 
and extra apparel were packed away. Gray jeans was their uniform. Knap- 
sacks, canteens, cartridge boxes, guns and gun caps, were supplied, and it then 
began to look like going to war, indeed. The guns given them were the Bel- 
gian rifles, old style muzzle loaders. The mention of such guns, and of gun 
caps, may seem strange now to the young soldiers of our present day volun- 
teers who use the modern breech-loaders with their prepared cartridges. In 
their glee the boys appeared to be proud of their going, but there was an un- 
dercurrent of sadness at the thought of leaving the dear old G. M. I., feeling 
that, as they marched away, they were perhaps leaving it forever. Ay, indeed, 
it was so with many of those gallant boys, for in a few months that little bat- 
talion of cadets was terribly thinned by the desolations of disease and the car- 
nage of battles. 

It was truly a leaving forever by all of them, for the armies came on, and 
the Institute was burned by the Federals. "We left it a grand structure, around 
which clustered a thousand happy memories. They left it a heap of ruins and 
desolation, as evidence of the march of a reckless and savage enemy. 

A sketch or pen-drawing of the old Institute has been placed in my hand 
by Hon. W. P. McClatchy, who was a cadet at the G. M. I., from Marietta. 
He is now a prominent lawyer in Chattanooga, Tenn. The picture that he 
furnished to me was the only one in existence of the old Institute, until re- 
cently, when an engraving was made of it for the Sunny South, in which paper 
this article appeared on Memorial Day, April 26, 1890. Mr. McClatchy in- 
forms me that the original sketch was made by a soldier, aPolander, in the 
Federal army, just before they burned the Institute. The soldier gave his 
sketch to Mrs. McClatchy, the mother of Cadet McClatchy. and was very kind 
to her while in the enemy's lines. Unlike the mountain, the Institute is not 
there now. 

It seems to be a singular or peculiar incident that, though the old Institute 
was destroyed by the Federals, yet one of them, a foreigner, should thus pre- 
pare the only picture we have of it, and that picture he thus preserved by the 
mother of one of "our boys." Why should not our State create another insti- 
ute, or reorganize the G. M. I. for the military education of our young men 

From the Institute they were sent to West Point, Ga., where they were 
camped on the east bank of the Chattahoochee River about five or six weeks. 
In July they received orders to strike camp. They soon folded their tents, 



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picked up fceir guns, knapsacks, an. --^^^^^^ 
To Atlanta. From Atlanta they ma chert o t to the ^ 

Chattahoochee Ri.er. The summer heat ™ ^J d flt the line> and that 
llry ;mil du sty. The hoys were J^jj™ next day was su ltry. 
nign i they rested in the woods neai Tu me ****• It wa8 bably 

fiffta afternoon the cadets were ^ marched a a. th nve^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 
there that the hoys heard a shell for the first time a ^ ^ 

head . M-hmgtotheriveronadry^d^ them Bomb . 

the Federals well knew it must nse ^by "™^ ^ toon , seve ral 
sh( . lls soon came over in a hurry, and as we crossed 

shells fell into the river close by the boys rf ^^ 

Over the river they had to cross an open field, and men 

the brave. lt nf the radets and said he never saw any soldiers 

Major Capers was in front of the cade ts, ana 
m0 re steady than "his boys" were under their first fire erf J^^ ^ 

-y fell bach to Atlanta, the cadets were m hne and « ^ ^ ^ 
under tire of the enemy. The sen ice mm ^ 

vere for such young soldiers, and it soon ^began t el h eav y ^ 

tanon. Several of then, became sick and died L ^ e ^ innie ball 

b„" a- one of out most promincu, and progressive aliens. He was . cadet, 

the £Ti* ading, w, Cade, J^^Wft^ 

momenta beforespoken toa comrade, Ore writer o ,, d , h 

sal, to ee»on a , f rice which he was cookuig m ..k a 1 , in ,hc 

behi a- breartwork. He a up his catena to go £ ^ M ^ ^ 

',' , . I.,, Lance off, and rehounded, a "ricochet," as he boy 

i. , a, Ll is BUDDOsed tha, he saw it coming towards him, as he was 

;:;.„, L3 Z « «* *. * m p*^ -** w 

f ,,,.;..,,, ridetolefl amid his ribs, and it rolled away about fifty 

:;".;:, : : , - , . l 1 „ « * „,e go«, and „*■•>«. 

■n ighi he id n "|" u '"i """"'' m Z tJ^^tm 

tra m and a, pleof cadete, one of whom was Henry Dews, went 

""T£%E?S££2 Led, l.iei„ 10 woisic, „, 

Sa,o,:,:. . tad in „i- rig b, Iinie ,,a„ He —d-d 

since the •« been connected win, tic Central Rauroad o I G eo rg>. ,» Phj 

„ 1;1 .„,, ,,„,,., A ,„i, ,,„„, „f South Carolina, was wonnded in the knee, and 



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was sent to the hospital and died. The cadets did good service in the siege of 
Atlanta, and promptly responded as best they could do to every demand and 
command for duty. Many of them became sick by the Bevere exposures in the 

trenches. 

In September, 1864, they were sent to MiUedgeville, where they went into 
camp on the ground around the old capitol. Some of them were given fur- 
loughs, and several of those who went home on furloughs never returned to 
our camp. They were taken sick, and died, and went to their long home to 
rest from war. Poor boys, they were cut off in life early, but they did their 
duty up to death as men. Of those who died after they went on furlough, I 
remember Johnnie MeLeod, of Emanuel county; Seab. Montgomery, of Schley 
county, and Edmond Jordan, of Washington county. I was at the bedside of 
Edmond Jordan when he died. He had typhoid fever consequent upon his 
service in the trenches about Atlanta. 

The cadets were encamped at Milledgeville until November, 1864, when 
Sherman's march through Georgia put them again in action. They went to 
Gordon and on to Oconee bridge on the Central Railroad. At the bridge sev- 
everal were killed and wounded. Cadet Marsh, of Cartersville, was wounded, 
and died in Savannah. In the afternoon of the first day of the battle a1 ( Home 
bridge, the cadets were put into line in the swamp on the west side of the 
Oconee River, and met Sherman's men in that swamp. It was a sharp little 
tiring for a while, and Sherman's men went back towards the upland. It was 
surmised by Major Capers that they would soon return with a larger force, and 
he withdrew his boys, and crossed over the river on the railroad bridge, in sin- 
gle file, and took position in line on the east side of the river, hastily making 
breastworks of logs, trees, trestle posts, etc. In a little while the Federals, 
having strengthened their line, came marching rapidly in the swamp towards 
the bridge, with expectation of catching the cadets on that west bank, or else 
drive them into the Oconee River. But the cadets were already in position on 
the opposite side, and as the blue line of Yankees came rushing up to the river 
with their peculiar "huzza," they were astonished to receive several volleys 
from our boys on the other side of the river. It seemed to daze and discomfit 
the Federals, and for a few minutes they appeared to be seriously confused. 
A cavalryman, one of Kilpatrick's men, was taken prisoner the next day at 
Ball's Ferry, six miles down the river from the bridge, and he told us in our 
camp that we killed forty-five of their men at the bridge, when they came 
rushing up to the river to bag the boys. At the bridge that daj also Cadet 
Sergeant J. S. Todd, of West Point, was wounded in the arm close up to the 
shoulder. It was amputated by Drs. S. D. Brant ly and J. R. Smith, of San 
dersville, Ga. Cadet Todd was senl to a hospital. Be recovered from the ill- 
ness consequent to the wound and amputation. After the close of the war he 
became a physician, and practiced medicine at his home. Wesl Point, Qa. In 
1875 he moved to Atlanta to practice his profession, and is now the popular and 
distinguished Doctor Todd, who is so well known and beloved by our people 
here. He is one of the most popular citizens. He i- a professor in the Atlanta 
Medical College, is President of the Georgia Medical Association, and recently 
was appointed Assistant Surgeon General of tin- United Confederate Veterans, 
by Governor Gordon, the commander-in-chief. 



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Cadet Hamilton, of Columbia county, and Cadet Myrick of Milledgeville 
Cadet mm , commands besides cadets 

i:;:in S ** ^ w ere med ** T ^^ ^ 

t this aS is more particularly of the G. M. I. Cadets, it . not necessary to 

^Scad's then were in front of Shermans army all the way to the sea 
At several place they were in skirmishes. They were encamped about the Is 
t SSKSS a large grove of oaks, at Oliver Station, So* Central 
Railroad While thus encamped, several little episodes occurred which were, 
fa hdr way, diversions somewhat from the usual routine of camp life and du- 
L T r writer, with a comrade (Jordan S.), went out of camp on Saturday 
morning to a po ato patch near by, foraging for potatoes to roast. Passing a 
negro house, the dogs came after, us in a savage manner and we were about to 
be bTtten had a pistol, "loaded for bear," but in close quarters wi th the 
do "slthought it appropriate, if not prudent, to let the dogs have a shot or 
to Upon the report of the pistol, which in that crispy morning air seemed 
o sound like a cannon of small size, of course the dogs tucked tails and wen 
from us as fast as they first came towards us. But it not only alarmed the 
dog" but the camp was aroused, as it created the impression that the enemy 
were upon us. As Jordan and I approached the camp in our leisurely way, 
we found the boys ready for the fray, all "to arms." As soon as Major Capers 
learned correctly of the circumstance, he gave me a reprimand abou ^mg 
that way when the enemy was expected at any time. I told him I thought 
was time to shoot when the dogs were about to bite me. He ordered that I be 
put under guard a day. Of course I submitted to his order, and another cadet 
was my guard, or guardian. I was placed in juxtaposition for a while with 
two Federal soldiers, prisoners, and was thus compelled to keep company with 
|]1V , n „ ni es in war. all on account of a foolish dog that had interfered with 
our potato digging. The two prisoners had been in the prison at Millen. On 
the Approach of the armies they were removed to Savannah, but managed in 
some wav to escape near thai city. One was from Iowa, the other from Illi- 
QO ifl They were trying to get back to their own army. They were in the 
woods no. 'tar from the station. That day two of the boys of our battalion 
wen. nut of camp to -forage" for something fresh to eat. In that same woods 
thev came upon a hunch of pigs, or shoats, and began a chase to catch one. 
Goin6 ftl mil Bpe ed, like hungry soldiers and a fat pig, of course gaining on 
the Bhoat, thev heard a voice say. "Co it, boys, double-quick time. That 
Bounded in expression like an imperative order to go forward; but the boys 
suddenly baited. This may seem paradoxical, but it is true. As they halted 
they Looked aboul to ascertain whence came the voice, and there, right near to 
them Btood a man in blue, and another one sitting down behind a log. Whether 
"the boys" :it ,i,M thoughl they had run into the enemy's line, or not, I can- 
not say now, bul they Boon rallied themselves into a file of captors and marched 
the two prisoners Into camp, and the fellow who had said, "go it. hoys, rea- 
lised thai In bis view of the exciting chase, in the impulse to speed the boys, he 
bad spoken too loud. They were put under guard till they could be sent to 
ilIli: ,l, Thej semed to be clever men, and we conversed considerably on 
yarioufl topics, chieflj of the march from Atlanta and incidents along the route ; 



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aud so dogs and hogs may be the means of bringing men of hostile feelings 
into a compulsory companionship, though it may seem to each like innocence 
under difficulties. Of course in the camp there was much hurrah made over 
the boys who brought in the two prisoners. 

The next day, Sunday, all was serene in the camp during the forenoon. 
In the afternoon a scout came in with the news that the Yankees were coming, 
and were only about three miles away. The camp was soon aroused and "our 
boys" were ordered to the front, a half mile, and deployed on the east side of 
Ogeechee creek. 

Pickets were sent out a few hundred yards up the road. Every one was 
on the alert. Sergeant George Coleman was sent in charge of our picket post. 
In a little while after taking the post, two of Kilpatrick's cavalrymen came 
riding leisurely along the road, and before they were aware of it. were almost 
on our pickets, when suddenly Coleman called them to halt and surrender. 
The two horsemen were surprised. They checked their horses in a moment, 
but instead of halting to surrender, one of them commanded Coleman and his 
squad to surrender, and began to draw his pistol. Almost in a thought Cole- 
man threw his gun to his shoulder, aimed a second, and tired. The bullet went 
straight to its aim, crashing through the head of the cavalryman, and as the 
smoke of the cadet's rifle rose on the air, the "Yankee" fell from his saddle, a 
dead man. The other horseman turned quickly and galloped away, and the 
other horse, without his rider, ran after him. Coleman and his pickets went up 
to the dead man. Coleman got the fellow's splendid pistol, his new shoes, 
which by the way were most opportune just then to supply his old shoes which 
were worn out, and from his pockets they took some gold aud other trinkets ot 
jewelry, which it was supposed the Yankee had taken from the homes of our 
people, on his way to the sea The pickets came in, got a spade and went back 
to bury the man. As they got a hole in the ground, and almost ready to put 
him into it, a larger squad of cavalrymen came galloping down the road, and 
our pickets stopped the burial at once, and without further ceremony, ran to 
our line, under tire of the cavalrymen. They reached the line safely, and ;is 
they crossed the stream, our boys poured a volley into the horsemen, and they 
turned, but soon came at us again, and for a while that swamp resounded with 
the roar and rattle of musketry. That uight we remained on that line in the 
swamp, and it was intensely cold, December 4, 1864. 

There was much interest in the matter of Coleman's feat of killing the 
Yankee, and for many days it was the topic of the ramps. Cadet Frank P. 
Patillo was on that picket post with Sergeant Coleman, and he can talk of it 
yet with a feeling recollection of the event. He lives at Decatur, and is one of 
the prominent men in insurance business in Atlanta. Coleman is living in Mis 
sissippi, and has in his possession the flag of the battalion. 

From Oliver Station the cadets were sent oil to Savannah, where they were 
in line for about two weeks. They were among the last troops to leave the 
city, before Sherman entered and took possession. From there they went iuto 
South Carolina, and eventually came to Augusta, and camped there a few- 
weeks, then were sent to Milledgeville, where they camped from February to 
April. 

About the time that General Lee surrendered, the cadets wen sent to Au- 



<msta It was supposed thai they were going on to join the army of General 
fohns'ton in Nor 1 Carolina, but his surrender soon followed that of Lee, and 
,!w were the last of the organized forces of the Confederacy east 
, .Mississippi River. They were disbanded at Augusta; and "the boys 
J,.,,, J, „„,,. is as did the older soldiers, submissive in the general defeat, 
yet proud of their service to their beloved State. 

A aum beroi the good citizens of Atlanta at present were .of the cadets 
who left the G M. I. for service in the battalion, in May, 1864. Mr. L. J. Hill 
who is now the President of the Gate City National Bank, was a Lieutenant of 
( ,,i,,s in ( Sompany A. Mr. A. W. Hill, the Vice-President of the same bank, 
was with .he battalion. Major John A. Fitten was at the Institute and was 
our Quartermaster Sergeant in the service. Mr. I. P. Harris was a Sergeant 
in Company B He is a lime merchant, sometimes called "Harris, the lime 
man " Major C W. Henderson, who died here a few years ago, was a ber- 
,„!.,„, of Cadets He was a son of our fellow citizen, General R. J. Hender- 
son Be was a favorite among the boys. Paul Goldsmith and Gus Hulsey 
were our comrades also. They died many years ago. Two better-natured 
t„,vs than they 1 have never known. I loved them both. Hon. Julius L. 
Brown an eminent lawyer, and one of our progressive citizens, was with us 
in the 'service lb' is a son of Senator Joseph E. Brown, who was the war 
Governor of Georgia. Hon. Malcolm Johnson was with us, and is now a 
prominent lawyer, and a few years ago was the efficient Secretary of the Mate 
Agricultural Society. Mr. L. L. McCleskey, now with the Richmond & Dan- 
ville Railroad, wasoneof the boys. Mr. J. R. McCleskey, brother of L. L 
was at the Institute and in the service. After the war he became a lawyer and 
practiced at Americus, Ga. Some years ago he quit the law to be a minister of 
the gospel in the Methodist Church. He was several years in charge of the 
Church in Sandersville. Ga. He is now in lower Georgia as a member of the 
South Georgia Conference. Mr. Wm. I). Villard. a dealer in coal, was in the 
service with the battalion. James T. Thurman, the iron-forger, the Gate City 
\ ulcan was one of our best boys. He is a quiet, steady citizen, as he was then 
a m odes, youth in our ranks. Mr. A. .1. Shropshire, now a member of the firm 
of Shropshire & Dodd, wholesale merchants, was one of our good boys, but 
always brimful of good hu.nor and droll wit. He used to make us laugh, and 
kept his comrades cheerful around the camp fire, or in the trenches, or in bat 
,|,. Mr John M Green was with the battalion at the Institute, and in the ser- 
vice He is now the President of a company engaged in the manufacture and 
sale of fertilizers. Mr. G. H. Hollidaj . now the proprietor of one of the most 
extensive lumber yards and planing mills in this city, was one of us. He and 
"Smith R ' were Shropshire's special pets for his drollery and witticisms. Mr. 
Tom I'.ussev the noted engineer on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, was one 
f the joUiesi of the jolly boys. Always good uatured and full of fun. 1 om 
Buasey was noted at the G. M. 1. for keeping the cleanesl and brightest gun in 
,,„. battalion. He wasalsoa famous wrestler, and generally downed every new 

caue l W h0 came to the Institute with any pretentions as a wrestler. He is a 

resident citizen of Marietta now, and has a nice home, a pleasant and happy 
family, a. ,1 "engineers" theW.fi A. accommodation train between Atlanta 
;m ,l Marietta everj .lav. and is a happy man. lb' wouldn't care if butter was 



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a dollar a pound. The reason for his carelessness in the price of butter is ob 
vious, when it is known that he has a herd of fine Jersej cows, and he Bella 
butter. He also has the reputation of keeping his engine as nice as he used to 
keep his gun. Mr. H. H. Cahaniss, the manager of the Evening Journal 
joined the battalion of cadets in the camp at Milledgeville, and was oi 
them when they disbanded. Herman Bellingrath, of Atlanta, was at the G. 
M. I., and in the service. He is now in the plumbing business in Atlanta! 
Jesse P. Dean was a cadet. Since the war lie was a merchanl on Marietta 
street, in Atlanta, and died here about five years ago. Be was a good soldier 
boy, and a good citizen as a man. 

There may be others living now in our city who were in the Bervice with 
the battalion of cadets, but if so, I do not know of them, or cannot now recall 
them. 

In almost every section of our State there are now prominent men win, 
were G. M. I. cadets in the war. Hon. H. P. Jones, is a planter, and raises 
fine stock, in Burke county. Hon. S. G. Jordan, of Sandersville, Ga., is a 
lawyer, and was State Senator from the Twentieth District a few pears ago. 
T. N. Smith is a merchant, and R. R. Smith a planter, at Tennille, in Wash- 
ington county, Ga. Hon. L. C. Ryan, at Hawkinsville, is a lawyer, and for a 
number of years has been the Judge of the County Court of Pulaski count v. 
Hon. Thos. W. Millner, at Cartersville, is a lawyer. Several years au.<> he was 
a member of the Legislature. He is now the Judge of the Superior Courts of 
Cherokee Circuit, Hon. Albert Foster, of Madison, is well known here in 
Atlanta as proprietor of a knitting mill, and factory for knitted goods. Bon.W. 
E. H. Searcy, at Griffin, is a prominent citizen, and identified with the Alliance- 
men. Jesse W. Walters, of Albany, is a lawyer, and has been Solicitor-Gen- 
eral of his circuit. He was at the Institute in 1864, but was considered as too 
young to go into the service, and was not allowed to go with the battalion. 
But he wanted to go, and cried because he was compelled to remain out. One 
other was with him, Hugh Haralson, now in Washington City. They win 
only about fourteen years old then. 

"Le jeune Alexis Delatour etait un assez bou gargon.' 

So likewise Jesse and Hugh were good boys, but loo young to lie soldiers then. 
Hugh Haralson was later in the army with General Cordon, his brother in-law. 
Jack and William Crutchfield, of Macon, have been cotton buyers in Macon 
ever since the war, and are now engaged as proprietors of a mill o. factory for 
manufacturing cotton goods. Charlie Solomon, of Macon, was Lieutenant of 
Company B, and Adjutant of the battalion. lie is now a merchanl jeweler in 
Macon. Lyman H. Compton, of Milledgeville, is a merchanl in that city. 
Hon. Richard N. Lamar, of Milledgeville, was at Hie Institute in 1862, and 
went into the army that year. Since the war he has been farming, and has 
been Representative of Baldwin county in the Legislature. Mark McCombs, 
of Milledgeville, was at the Institute in 1862. lie left ii to accept a position in 
the army. Since the war he has been farming, and in business in Milledge 
ville. Mr. L. L. Lamar, of Milledgeville, brother of R. N. Lamar, was at the 
Institute in 1864, and was in the service with the battalion. He has a position 
now as one of the managers at the Stale Asylum for the Insane, at Midway. 



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Henry W Dews, of Newnan, is a dealer in cotton. Homer V. Reynolds is 
now a prominent physician, and doing fine practice in Marietta. He also owns 
considerable real estate in Atlanta. His brother, Reynolds L., is also living in 
Marietta, and doing well as a dentist. Fletcher Reynolds, was from Coving- 
ton. He also lives now at Marietta, engaged in raising fine stock, and dairy 
business. Paul Faver, of Fayetteville, was a Lieutenant in Company A. He 
is a physician now in fine practice. A few years ago he was State Senator in 
the Georgia Legislature. He is also owner of considerable real estate in At- 
lanta. Park Arnold was a cadet from Coweta county. He was engaged in 
fanning. He has had some good luck in his life. A few years ago he sent two 
dollars for a ticket in the Louisiana State Lottery. It brought to him fifteen 
thousand dollars in cash, which was collected for him by Mr. Lod. Hiil's bank. 
J. B. Convcrs, at Cartersville, is a lawyer. He has a remarkable memory. At 
the Institute lie learned the roll of Company B from hearing it called by Or- 
derly Sergeant Tap Ward. He remembers it almost accurately till yet, One 
day recently he "called the roll," and wrote it out for me in the court room at 
Cartersville. Here it is. Let "the boys" run it over to hear how familiar it 
sounds, and to see if the faces of long ago come back to memory, as they 
answer "here," promptly and distinctly. Can you not hear Tap Ward, as he 

calls rapidly:? 

Acee, Allen, Albright, Bohanon, Breese, Brown, Burt, Butts, Cabaniss, 
Calhoun, Coleman. Conyers, Craig, Dean J., Dean W., Dunn, Dunwoody, 
Bdmondson, Floyd, Goldsmith, Griffin, Holliday, Johnson, Jones F., Jordan, 
Lee, Ligon, Lipscomb, Loud, Moore B., Moore J., Millner, Mimms, Partee, 
Persons, Pitts. Halm. Reynolds H., Reynolds L., Reynolds T., Rogers J., 
RodgersR., Shropshire, Simms, Smart, Smith T., Smith W., Solomon, Ste- 
vens, Stokes, Taylor, Tennant, Thomas, Traylor, Turnbull, Ulmer,Ward, Wil- 
li, nl. Winn .1., Winn T., Wright B., Wright C, Young. 

There were perhaps a few more, but this roll is a good one to carry in the 
memory twenty-seven years. 

C.Howard Williams was one of the boys in service. He is well remem- 
bered herein newspaper fame. Some years ago he was the proprietor of the 
Sunday Gazette. Later he was associated with Hon. Sam W. Small in the pub- 
lication of the Georgia Major. He went to Annistpn, Ala., and established a 
paper which he named the Hot Blast, lie sold that, and is now a lawyer doing 
:i good practice in Anniston. 

From Other States of the Confederacy, besides Georgia, many of the cadets 
came to the G. M. 1. for military training, and were with the battalion in ser- 
vice. They came from Alabama. Florida. Louisiana, Mississippi, North Caro- 
lina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas 

Cadet W. E. Breese was a Charleston boy, full of life and spirit. He was 
with it- in service, and on our return to Georgia, after the winter campaign of 
1864, lie was transferred to the Citadel Cadets of Charleston, and he served in 
the army with them till the close of the war. He is now the President of First 
National Hank, at Asheville. N. C. In a recent letter he informs me that he 
hag :1 .oil of our company B, and he has preserved till yet his G. M. I. Cadet 
jacket, and knapsack. He also informs me that he was in a few feet of 
Cadel Alexander when he was killed, and "helped to lift and straighten out his 



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poor doubled up body." He also says, "Anderson was mv mossmat, and I 
have his testament sent to me by his mother. I was on the opposite ,id,'of t 

Struck ' 1PPmgSOf apiCCe0f baC ° D "" a llanlt:,,k - when he ™ 

Captain J. S. Austin, who was Commandant at the Institute in 1803-4 and 
Captain Company A in service, was formerly a cadet at the Citadel in Charles. 
ton. He is living now in California, and is President of a college for females 

Captain V E. Manget, of Company B, is a resident now of Marietta and 
is a teacher and a minister. 

Major F. W. Capers is now living in Charleston, S. C. To him I am much 
obliged for a report of the war service of the G. M. I. cadets. His report 
should be regarded as of special value, as it was direct from him, as an officer 
and contains reports made by General Henry C. Wayne, who was the Adjutani 
General of Georgia during the war, and was personally in command of the 
troops in front of Shermans army in the "march through Geoigia " 1 have 
made inquiry at the office of Adjutant-General, for the Georgia Cadets and 
Adjutant-General Kell informs me that there is no record of them ou tile iu 
any way, neither could I find any record of them in the Executive Department 
Hence it seems that this report of Major Capers, which includes the report of 
General Wayne, may be of particular interest and importance to our Stat • eov 
ernment departments. Considering it thus worthy of preservation I herewith 
present it, and ask that it may be printed with my sketch of the Georgia Mili 
tary Institute. 

He says : 

"In tracing the field service of a military corps, official documents have 
especial value. These abound to the perpetual honor of the cadets of the 
Georgia Military Institute. Some of these documents acknowledge valued 
services in preparing troops for the field at Powder Springs, Camp Brown and 
Camp McDonald, and we doubt if any subsequent service was more valuable 
to the State. 

"At Camp Brown, four miles south of Marietta, the officers and nunc 

missioned officers of Phillips' brigade were regularly encamped for a me weeks. 
All ranks were surrendered. The Superintendent of the Institute was in com- 
mand, the cadets acting in such capacity as he assigned them. One day Buf 
ficedtofixthe seperate company ground, and train them to the "assembly." 
On the second, the organization was in one company; cadets acting as commis- 
sioned and non-commissioned officers; and for several days the main instruction 
was in guard duty. After the first week the encampment was "by battalion." 
The drills were in different arms, infantry, artillery, and cavalry— officers of 
various regiments, the forming or formed, found a place in ranks, and profited 
by the practical instruction, and the drills of the encampment. 

"At Camp McDonald (Big Shanty), the whole brigade, rank and tile, were 
encamped, with the corps of cadets on the stall' of instruction of the Adjutant- 
General. The Governor's review of this brigade, consisting of four regiments 
of infantry, and a squadron of cavalry, and two batteries of artillery, repaid 
the cadets for their diligent instruction, for it furnished an object lesson in the 
evolution of troops in line of battle, which could not then be seen elsewhere, 
and whetted a desire for the actual encounter of the field, for which tiny had 



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earnestly longed; 'Hope long deferred,' was at last gratified. The Governor 

.repeated solvation-, and upon the advance of Sherman's army the 

i, ,7cadets was ordered into active service. They were aligned to 

l llv ,;,.„,,,, Joseph E. Johnson, at West Point, threatened by Rousseau s 

v ,,,- and afterwards to a place 'In line on the Chattahoochee ; River, and the 

tnIll ,;,'s of Atlanta. Here their services was most trying Side by side with 

,,.„,. of the army, they shared with them all the hardships and all the ex- 

are ncdent to every phase of military duty. The intrenched lines of the 

^emv approached so near to our own that an incessant duel of artillery was 

ken, up over the skirmish lines and rifle pits in front of them. 

"Cadet A H Alexander, of Monroe county, Ga„ was killed by a solid shot 
and Cadel S W < ioode, of Stewart county, wounded by a rifle ball on the 6th of 
lust On the 12.h of Angus, Cade, J. K. Anderson, of Edgefield, S. C, was 
m0 rtally wounded, and Lieutenant F. E. Courvoissie, of Chatham county, se- 

^ta defense of Atlanta having been abandoned, the battalion of cadets 
w as ordered to Milledgeville, where they encamped on the Capitol square, and 
formed a most essential part of the garrison, their Superintendent being com- 
mandant of the post. 

■• Academic duties were resumed, but their studies were much inter- 
rupted by military demand on their time. And who could do justice to books 
, ni i,| SU ch exigencies as clouded their hopes for the future, and fired their 
hearts with ambition to do and dare something, everything, to foil the triumph- 
.„„ Evader of their native soil? What direction the United States army would 
take iron, Atlanta was unknown. Every route to the sea was watched, to re- 
tard his progress and gain time for the assembly of troops at Savannah, and 
defend i m portan1 points against plundering raids of cavalry. Milledgeville 
was one of these, as the following orders will show: 

[copy.] 
Adiutant and Inspector General's Office, 

Milledgeville, August 24, 1864. 
To F. W. Capers, Commandant of Post, Milledgeville: 

General— The Governor desires that all the troops at this Post, with the Home 
Guard, be paraded daily at the capitol square. Though the capitol square will be 
the general rendezvous, his Excellency desires you to vary at your discretion the 
place of parade to the several main points of the inner line of defences, that the 
men may become familiar with them, and exercise in the trenches. The views of 
the Governor will be found expressed in the enclosed letter to the Major, Hon. B. 
B. DeGrafifenreid. As we shall be threatened with raids while General Sherman's 
army occupies ground this side of the Chattahoochee, the utmost vigilance should be 
ised, and as great advancement made in military exercises as possible. His 
Excellency, the ( ; -veruor, charges you especially on these points. A proper selec- 
tion of scouts and system of scouting should be established, and arrangements made 
with persona in the country for procuring information of any hostile advance. 
Whatevei may be necessary in the way of material will be called for from the seve- 
ral departments by the usual requisitions. 

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 
[Signed] Henry C. Wayne, Adjutant and Ins. Gen'l. 



Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, 

M11.1.EDGEVILLE, September 6, 1864. 
Major F. W. Capers, Commandant of Post, Milledgeville : 

Major — As Commandant of the Post, you will take direction of the defences of 
Milledgeville, indicating to Captain Fay, the engineer, such changes in his plans as 
the new condition of affairs, owing to the fall of Atlanta, may render necessary. 
Captain Fay was defending the city against a cavalry raid. We may be called on to 
meet a heavier and more deliberate attack. 

Very truly yours, 
[Signed] Henry C. Wayne, Adjutant and Ins. Gen'l. 

(Copy.) 
Headquarters Georgia Reserves, 

Macon, Macon, August 24, 1864. 
Major General Wayne, Milledgeville. 

General — I have this day stationed a cavalry force at Clinton, with instructions 
to throw out pickets to the right and left, and as far to the front as Monticello. They 
are instructed, in the event of a raid toward Milledgeville, to notify you or Governor 
Brown, at Milledgeville. 

[Signed] Howei.l Cobb, Major General. 

On the 19th November the cadets were again summoned to the field, and 
commenced the retreat from Gordon to Savannah, reported in detail by Adju- 
tant Gen. Wayne. That report is given here in full : 

(Copy.) 
Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, 
Milledgeville, Feb. 6, 1865. 
To His Excellency, yoseph E. Brown, Governor of Georgia: 

Parting with your Excellency on the evening of the 19th November at Gordon, 
where I had been ordered by you at the request of General Cobb, C. S. P. A., dis- 
positions for the night were made. The command consisted of the corps of cadets, 
Pruden's battery of artillery, Talbot's company of calvary, Williams' company of 
militia, the factory and penitentiary guards, in all 500 men, and all under the imme- 
diate command of Major F. W. Capers, superintendent of the Georgia Military Insti- 
tute, whom I had appointed executive officer. 

On Sunday morning, the 20th, my telegraphic communication with Macon was 
cut by the enemy, at 10 30 a. m. At 12 m. I learned that the enemy in force were 
moving on my right towards Milledgeville. At 8 p m. I determined on consulta- 
tion with my principal officers, to abandon Gordon, as its occupation was of no 
value (all trains and stores having beeh sent off ) as a military position, and to fall 
back to the Oconee bridge, as the most important point on the Central Railroad to be 
defended. A few scattering shots as the train moved off, announced the entrance of 
the enemy's Fifteenth corps into Gordon. 

At the bridge I found a guard of 186 men, consisting of Heyward's company 
South Carolina cavalry, a section of artillery under Lieut. Huger, and a company o' 
the Twenty-Seventh Georgia reserves, under Major Hartridge, C. S. P. A , sent up 
two days before by Gen. McLaws from Savannah. 

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orders from my superior officers were to hold the bridge to the last extremity. The 
movement of the enemy was not a little raid, but his army marching on Savannah. 
The bridge could be flanked on the right from Milledgeville, and on the left by 
Ball's ferry, eight miles below, as well as attacked in front. The long thick swamps 
on our side of the river prevented the use of artillery or cavalry at the bridge or at 
Ball's ferry. 

Wednesday, the 23rd, the enemy (a brigade of Kilpatrick's division of mounted 
infantry, as we were informed by prisoners taken), appeared on our front at the 
bridge about 10:45 A - M > an ^ commenced the attack which was handsomely met by 
the cadets (G. M. I.) under Captain Austin, and a detachment of the Fourth Ken- 
tucky mounted infantry under Colonel Thompson, sent to my assistance that morn- 
ing by General Wheeler, and one gun of Pruden's battery mounted on a platform 
car. Retiring slowly as they were pressed back to the bridge by the superior force 
of the enemy, the Fourth Kentucky was withdrawn, the Factory and Penitentiary 
Guards sent in a line formed on the east bank of the river under the direction of 
Major Capers, who had been assigned to special command at the bridge. At 12:30 
P. M., it was reported to me from the ferry that the enemy in numbers were on the 
opposite side, had driven in our pickets and were crossing the river. Major Hart- 
ridge was immediately sent down with Hey ward's company of South Carolina cavalry, 
Talbot's cavalry, the company of the Twenty-seventh battalion, and Huger's section 
of artillery, to meet this force and drive it back over the river. This duty the Major 
performed in the most gallant manner. In the meantime the enemy at the bridge 
had been hammering Capers and his command in a lively manner, but without 
making any impression. Night closed active operations. 

Thursday, the 24th, opened bright and cold, and with daylight recommenced 
the attempt on the bridge. At Ball's ferry the enemy had fallen back to his main 
bidy. Talbot crossed with some of h^s cavalry, and gathered forty three rifled car- 
bines, and a quantity of knapsacks and other articles apparently abandoned in a 
hurry. At 1:30 p. m., the enemy opened at the bridge with long range light artil- 
lery. Bridge hard pressed all day ; enemy reported building a raft in the woods 
below. At 8 P. M., under cover of night and heavy vollies of small arms, the 
enemy succeeded in forcing a firing party up to the far end of the trestle on their 
side of the river and fired it. Colonel Gaines with five hundred men joined me at 
midnight by direction of General Wheeler, who had crossed in the morning at 
Blackshear's ferry. 

Friday, 25th — At 1 a. m., General Hardee arrived with a portion of his staff. 
At d.iylireak enemy opened heavily with artillery and small arms at Ball's ferry. 
Trestle burning slowly toward the bridge, the enemy covering its progress. At 9 
A. M , General Hardee returned to No. 13. At 11 A. M., Lieutenant Colonel Young, 
Thirtieth Georgia, with a portion of Gaines' command, sent to the ferry. The 
fourth Kentucky detachment patrolling the roads to our right. During the after 
noon the fire had approached the bridge, and the enemy withdrew from our front. 
In the evening Major Capers extinguished the flames, which had now reached the 
bndge, but only charred a few feet of it. The attempt to destroy the bridge by a 
direct attack in fmnt had failed. At 9:15 p. m , Colonel Young, commanding at 
Ball's ferry, reported that the enemy were preparing to cross the river above and 
below him ; that his men were exhausted, and if held in his position until daylight, 



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he must be sacrificed. On telegraphing his report to General Hardee, at No. 13, I 
received orders to fall back on No. 13, for which point the enemy was also making. 

Saturday, 20th. — Reached No. 13. Here Huger's artillery was turned over 
to Gen. Wheeler, who was impeding the enemy's march from Sandersville. 

Sunday, 27th.— Ordered to fall back to Millen and fortify. Cavalry left in 
front by order of Gen. Hardee. 

Monday, 28th. — At 2 p. m. received information from Gen. Wheeler that Kil- 
patrick, with his command, of between 4,000 and 5,000 men, had left Waynesboro 
for Millen. At 8 15 a. m., Major Black, of Gen. Hardee's staff, arrived with the 
same information. Major Black concurring, the command was moved back to 
No. £, l / z behind the litttle Ogeechee bridge. 

Tuesday, 29th. — Occupied in preparing trenches. Command reduced to the 
cadets (G. M. I.) and Milledgeville battalion of infantry, Pruden's battery, the 
Washington county militia, in all 350 men. 

Wednesday, November 30. — Sent Major Capers with an engine up the road 
for information, and to communicate with Gen. Wheeler. 

Thursday, December 1st. — Moved with the command up to No. 6, C. R. R., 
as a corps of observation. 

Friday, December 2d. — A courier from Gen. Wheeler reports a heavy cavalry 
force moving down on my right from Waynesboro. Ascertained positively that the 
enemy, said to be the Seventeenth corps, are moving down the railroad, and that 
another column are three miles below me on the other side of the Ogeechee. Fell 
back again to No. 4^. 

Saturday, December 3d. — At day-break joined by the State Line, and First 
Brigade of State militia of Gen. G. W. Smith's division, under Gen. Robert Toombs. 
At 11 a. m. joined by Gen. Baker, C. S. P. A., with his brigade of North Carolinians 

Sunday, December 4th. — Reinforced by Anderson's and Phillips' brigades, 
Georgia militia, of Gen. Smith's division. Formed line of battle behind the little 
Ogeechee. Our force consisted of 4,000 men and three pieces of Pruden's battery. 
No cavalry. At 1.35 p. m. the advance of the Seventeenth corps appeared on our 
left in front of the cadets (G. M. I.), one of whom (Coleman, a vidette) brought 
down the officer who demanded his surrender. Skirmishing began on our left and 
in front. At 4 p. m. Gen. McLaws arrived from Savannah. Having learned the 
position, he directed me to withdraw the troops during the night. 

Monday, Dec. 5, 2 a. m. — Troops withdrawn and in march for \]/ z . Received 
orders to fall back and take up a position on the lines near Savannah. 

Tuesday, Dec. 6.— Arrived at the lines within 3^ miles of Savannah, at 2 
a. m. The lines to be occupied by the State troops extended from the Central rail- 
road to the Savannah river. Batteries had been erected at the Central railroad, at 
the Augusta road, and at Williamson's plantation on the river, but no lines for in- 
fantry had been thrown up. 

Wednesday, Dec. 7th. — Turning over to Gen. Smith his own division and 



Major Capers' battalion, I reported to Gen. Hardee for any assistance I could render 
him. 

In concluding this report I take the opportunity of officially expressing my 
thanks to Majors Hartridge and Capers, and to the officers of my staff, improvised 
for the occasion, viz.: Maj. John O. Ferrell, Ass't Adj't-Gen.; Messrs. S. P. Myrick, 
of Baldwin ; C. L. Harris, of Bibb ; Francis L Gee, of Chatham (members of the 
Legislature), and R. L. Hunter, of Baldwin, for their valuable counsel and assist- 
ance. I would conspicuously mention Majors Hartridge and Capers, and Captains 
Talbot, Austin, Pruden, and Warthen. To Major Capers I am under the greatest 
obligations. His qualifications for military command are of the highest order. 
They have been brilliantly illustrated by the corps of cadets, whose gallantry, disci- 
pline, and skill, equal anything I have seen in any military service. I cannot speak 
too highly of these youths who go into a fight as cheerfully as they would enter a 
ball-room, and with the silence and steadiness of veterans. 

The Washington county and Emanuel county militia deserve commendation, 
consisting as they did of gentlemen advanced in life, to whom the hardships of camp 
must have been severe; whose homes were being overrun by the enemy, and yet 
who offered their lives in defense of their State. My thanks are also due to Drs. S. 
D. Brantley and James R. Smith, of Washington county, who volunteered their 
surgical skill during our contest on the banks of the Oconee. With deep gratitude 
to a kind Providence, it is my pleasure to report the losses small — but five killed, 
and five wounded. One of the wounded cadets (Marsh) has since died, as also Mr. 
S. Manigault, of Heyward's cavalry, who received his death-wound under Hart- 
ridge, at Ball's Ferry, on the 23d November. Advanced in years, possessed of wealth 
and of high social position, he nevertheless did not hesitate to uphold as a private 
in the ranks the political opinions he maintained. His friends have already em- 
balmed his memory, but it may be permitted to his accidental commander to add a 
leaf to the chaplet that covers his tomb. What injury was inflicted upon the enemy 
we could not learn. Prisoners taken reported their loss at 45. 

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

Henry C. Wayne, Major General. 

In the trenches of Savannah, the life of Atlanta was renewed, with less discom- 
fort and exposure, as the trenches (when used at all) were better drained, and were 
not incessantly swept by the shot and shell of artillery. On the 21st of December 
the enemy had completely invested the city. On the 13th the fall of Fort McAllis- 
ter opened communication with the United States fleet, and enabled him to obtain 
heavy Beige guns, which were soon in position near enough to bombard the city. A 
shout now and then, as some "commissary hunter" flew screaming above their heads 
in the progress of the siege. On the 20th, evacuation of the city 
was determined upon. < >n the night of the 20th the cadets formed a part of the 
rear guard which covered the evacuation of the trenches between the Louisville road 
and the Savannah river. 

Amidst the fiery splendor of that night they crossed the Savannah and marched 

in the division of State forces to 1 Iardeeville, and thence to Bamburg, S. C. At 

Bamburg, on the 25th, an abundant feast of such delicacies as they had not seen for 

a month, provided by the citizens of that hospitable neighborhood, awaited the 

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On the 26th December, railroad transportation was furnished to Augusta. 
There their active service in the field ended, but the battalion was held in camps for 
months. It was doubtful until the nth of February in what direction Gen. Sherman 
would move from Savannah. Large stores of army supplies, the principal powder 
mill of the Confederacy, and important factories, offered a tempting prize both to the 
plunderers and to the soldiers. It demanded protection, and what troops could be 
had were welcomed. The cadets, although boys, were veterans now, and kept on 
duty where their arms might be needed. Their first service was not, in a military 
sense, "active" — it prepared troops for the field. Their last service was not, in a 
military sense, "active," for it guarded army stores. This service was especially val- 
uable, however, after the surrender, when army stores, surrendered in good faith, 
had to be protected and the police of the city maintained in preserving public order; 
when all regular Confederate troops had been disbanded, and irresponsible masses 
were passing through this well-stored city. In May of their encampment at Augusta, 
they stood alone of all organized troops this side of the Mississippi. As such, they 
obeyed the order of General LaFayette McLaws, and bivouaced in the City Hall 
Park. It was the last order issued by the General before his parole, and the last 
given by any Confederate officer in the State of Georgia. It appealed to the patriot- 
ism and gallantry of the corps, rather than to his authority. 

On the 20th of May, the battalion or cadets was disbanded. In the field or out 
of the field, their service was ended. The casualties attending it were as follows : 

Killed or Mortally Wounded on the Field of Battle. — A. H. Alexander, Mon- 
roe county, Ga ; J. K Anderson, Edgefield county, S. C ; C. Marsh, Bartow co., Ga. 

Severely Wounded — Sergeant J. S. Todd, Chambers co., Ala., arm amputated; 
T. Hamilton, Columbia co. , Ga. 

Wounded. — Lieut. F E. Courvoisie, Chatham co., Ga ; W. Myrick, Baldwin co., 
Ga.; S. W. Goode, Stewart co., Ga.; A. T. Luckie, Newton co., Ga. 

Died in Hospital — W. Jones, Jr., Burke co , Ga.; J. McLeod, Emanuel co., Ga.; 
W Smith, Crawford co., Ga.; S. Montgomery, Sumter co., Ga.; W. Baker, Troup 
co., Ga ; E. Jordan, Washington co., Ga ; J. Mabry, Houston co., Ga.; W. Shoe- 
make, Harris co., Ga. 

Resigned and Transferred to Confederate Service. — C. Baker, Richmond co., 
Ga ; O. Calhoun, Abbeville, S. C; Robert Plant, Bibb co., Ga.; W. E. Breese, 

Charleston, S. C; Burt, Cobb county, Ga. 

F. W. Capers, Major Battalion Cadets. 

The memories of the G. M. I. Cadets are interesting to all of them, from the 
first to the last. Amongst them now there is a fraternal feeling that is cherished, 
and many of the most pleasant recollections of life. "The boys" love one another 
now as fervently as when they stood side by side in battle array, or marched to- 
gether on dusty or muddy roads. They will continue to cherish this affection as 
long as they live. Some of them are now our youngest veterans. As the tide of 
time flows on they must pass away, and it cannot be many years ere the last one 
must pass over the line of life. With "duty" as their watchword, they have made 
progress thus far in their various vocations. May the countersign, "well done," be 

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their greeting on the other side, and may the deeds of their lives be recorded as 
having been as virtuous as they have been valiant. 

Major Capers was invited to come to our reunion on "Memorial Day." He 
could not be with us. We are sorry he could not. If he could have been here the 
survivors of the G. M. I. Cadets would have given him a cheering welcome with the 

old time Cadet "rebel yell " 

Very Cordially Yours, 

Robert L. Rodgers, ex-Cadet. 

GEN. EARL VAN DORN. 

The following paper was prepared by Captain H. F. Starke, and read by 
him at the monthly meeting of the Confederate Veterans' Association, 
April 21, 1890. Capt. Starke participated personally in many of the incidents 
described, as a member of Van Dorn's command, and aside from the interest 
• if the narative, the paper has a distinct historic value. It is a fitting tribute, 
moreover, to a gallant and gifted soldier : 

Texas furnished to the Confederacy her full quota of men, and none excelled 
them in bravery and daring, and throughout the long struggle for liberty and inde- 
pendence they proved to the world that in courage they had no superiors. The 
State of their nativity or adoption was a great school of character. Here a choice 
seed of manhood had been planted, and even in its rudest and wildest types, the 
population was a mixture of honor and chivalry. This peculiarity was well illustra- 
ted in the war. Wherever the rough sons of Texas fought there was blood and 
glory, the terrible spasm of battle, the desperate achievement. Yet no soldier of the 
Confederacy was more generous to the enemy, more magnanimous to prisoners, and 
more fully alive to all the appeals of the cause for which they fought. They were 
the men in the army of Northern Virginia upon whom Gen. Lee relied for desper- 
ate enterprises, and whom he once designated in the strongest compliment he was 
capable of bestowing. 

Gen. Johnson, of the army of the west, frequently said that he could always 
depend upon the men from Texas. In every dangerous and difficult enterprise, 
fighting with a fierce and apparently untamed courage, capable of the most sublime 
self-devotion, the soldiers of Texas yet carried a reputation for generosity, and in 
their tattered uniforms bore the true ornament of manhood, the rough diamond of 
chivalry. Their deeds alone, taken apart from the general story of the war, would 
fill volumes and be a complete testimony of the best manhood of the living age. 

Chief among these men we find the incomparable and gallant Hood, the brave 
and indomitable McCullough, the chivalrous Ross, and the subject of this paper, the 
Prince Rupert of our civd war, the bravest of the brave, the knightly Earl Van Dorn. 
He was not a native of Texas, but, like many soldiers of the Lone Star State, he 
owed his lineage to Mississippi, and was born in 1820, in the town of Port Gibson. 
After receiving a liberal education, he graduated at West Point in 1842. He served 
in the Mexican war with credit, and at the battle of Cerro Gordo was breveted on 
the field for gallant and meritorious conduct, and in the battles of Contreras and 
Cherubusco he fell wounded in the thickest of the fight, and upon the surrender of 
the City of Mexico he was again promoted, receiving the rank of Major. 

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soon after Van Dorn organized a company of about eighty men to operate against 
the enemy on the coast, and on the 20th of April he succeeded in capturing the 
Federal steamer "Star of the West" in Galveston harbor. The ship was loaded with 
troops and stores, therefore there was great rejoicing throughout the country over its 
capture. Some of you are probably familiar with the story of the taking of the 
"Star of the West," but, being a participant, I may be able to give some facts con- 
cerning the capture that have never found their way into print. 

On the night of the 20th of April, which was extremely dark, we embarked on 
a "lighter" which the Federals had used the day before in transporting troops, and 
approached the steamer, whose commander thought he was about to take on board 
his own men, but he reckoned wrong; for before he had time to offer resistance we 
had gained the decks, and were in possession of the ship, and had driven the Fede- 
rals below the hatches, which we battened down, thus securing possession, with- 
out the loss of blood. This success only whetted the appetite of our gallant leader 
for more exploits, whereupon he secured more volunteers, and proceeding in our 
captured steamer to Seluria, where we arrived on the 24th of April, and anchored in 
easy range of two Federal transports loaded with troops, about 600 in number. 
They obeyed our summons to surrender, whereupon we took their paroles, they 
agreeing not to take up arms again during the war. 

These exploits gained for Van Dorn the rank of Major General, and much to 
our regret he was called from Texas and assigned to duty in Virginia, where he 
greatly added to his fame as a tactician of the first order and a gallant soldier. 
After his departure from Texas the regiment that I became associated with, the Sixth 
Texas cavalry, was organized, and took up its line of march for Arkansas, and the 
Indian nation. Afterwards we became a part of Gen. Price's army in Missouri. 
After much fighting and many vicissitudes, we found ourselves at Elkhorn, Ark., 
confronting the united Federal armies, under the command of Sigel, Curtis and 
Fremont. Here Van Dorn joined us, and took command, and the stubbornly fought 
and bloody battle of Elkhorn followed soon after. We undoubtedly gained a bril- 
liant victory, but owing to jealousy that existed between Van Dorn and that great old 
war hero, Sterling Price, the fruits of the victory were lost. Gen. Curtis, one of the 
Federal commanders, afterwards acknowledged that owing to the superior tactics of 
Van Dorn they were fairly defeated, and if it had not been for the lack of harmony 
between the Confederate Generals the forces would have been compelled to capitu- 
late. From Elkhorn we retired to Van Buren, and soon after joined the army under 
Albert Sidney Johnson in Tennessee. Many of you, my comrades, know from per- 
sonal experience, what followed ; therefore it is unnecessary for me to go into par- 
ticulars. 

In June, 1862, our honored commander was again taken from us, and transfer- 
red to the department of Louisiana, with headquarters at Vicksburg. Here he 
performed the most brilliant service of his entire military career, which was the first 
successful defense of that river stronghold. After the departure of Van Dorn for 
his new field of action, much fighting and many important military movements occur- 
red in our department, but I will briefly pass over the movements of Beauregard, 
now in full command of the united armies of the West and Tennessee, and the 
bloody scenes that followed. His masterly retreat to Tupelo was regarded by the 
first military men of Europe as the greatest feat of strategy on record, considering 



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the number and condition of his troops, and the trifling loss attendant on such a 
movement, confronted by so large a force, there being 125,000 of the enemy against 
35,000 Confederates. In September, Van Dorn again joined the army of West 
Tennessee and took command, Beauregard having retired. The battles of Farming- 
ton, Iuka, and Corinth followed in quick succession, but the heretofore unequalled 
bravery of our troops engaged on these bloody fields could not prevail against the 
overwhelming numbers of the army of the enemy, and, notwithstanding the most 
stubborn resistance on our part, we were compelled to steadily fall back, leaving 
West Tennessee and a large portion of Mississippi in possession of the invaders. 

If the true history of the attack on Corinth should be written, it would furnish 
a satisfactory excuse for the failure of Van Dorn in that memorable and desperately 
fought battle ; our defeat must be attributed to the facts, that Gen. Bragg saw fit to 
ignore the plans of Van Dorn, and to concentrate the army, for the purpose of 
engaging the enemy at Iuka. The result of the battle is well known, our force was 
reduced from 30000 effective men to less than 17.000. 

But Van Dorn, with this small force, successfully stormed the works of this 
Gibraltar of the Mississippi, defended by 35,000 men, composed of the flower of the 
entire Federal army, and commanded by their favorite general — Grant. I say suc- 
cessfully, because in the face of the strongest and most formidable works, protected 
by the most powerful field guns then in use, and supported by 35,000 bayonets, Van 
Dorn, with less than 17,000 men, succeeded in capturing the works and driving its 
defenders back into the town, with great slaughter, where they were forced to take 
refuge in the houses. But this success was gained by the loss of nearly one-half of 
our number in killed and wounded, which weakened our army to such an extent 
that the largely reinforced enemy were enabled to repulse, and after a stubborn hand- 
to-hand fight, drive us out of the fortifications. This battle ended the West Tennes 
see campaign, but did not end the brilliant exploits of Van Dorn. 

On the 19'h of December, 1862, with a thousand cavalry volunteers, he made 
a detour around Grant's army, and struck its rear guard at Holly Springs, Miss. 
The enemy were taken completely by surprise, and we captured the town without 
the loss of a man. We took nearly 2,000 prisoners, and destroyed the immense 
collection of army stores found there. This movement was of the greatest impor- 
tance to the Confederacy, as the destruction of Grant's supplies caused him to aban- 
don his advance on Vicksburg and fall back to Memphis ; it practically put an end 
to that season's campaign. The surprise of the Federals at Holly Springs caused 
some ludicrous scenes. A lady came to Van Dorn, and said "General, Colonel 
Murphy is concealed in my house," and upon a search being made the gallant 
Federal commander was found under the lady's bed in his night clothes. The pro- 
vost marshal was also taken in bed with his wife, and when discovered he pulled the 
bed clothes over his head, and cried out "I will surrender." After the destruction 
of the vast accumulation of stores found there, the railroad was destroyed, and a 
successful retreat accomplished. Van Dorn was engaged in many active and bril- 
liant operations until May 8th, 1863, when the life of this noble man was ended by 
the hands of an assassin. Dr. Peters, a renegade Tennesseean, was the man. 
bad many times been befriended by Van Dorn, but regardless of the debts of 
gratitude that he owed his benefactor he brutally murdered him. After the fatal shot 
was lired, Van Dorn never breathed. Tims ended the career of the gallant, noble 



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and patriotic Earl Van Dorn, whose equal in many respects is not known, or record- 
ed in history. Had he lived till the close of the war there would be found chronicled 
gallant acts before unheard of. His loss to the southern cause at that critical period 
was irreparable, and contributed largely to its collapse. 

In conclusion, I will recite the following lines, which were written at the time 
of the siege, in commemoration of Van Dorn's successful defense of Vicksburg : 

For sixty days and upwards, 

A storm of shell and shot 
Rained around us in a naming shower, 

But still we faltered not ; 
"If the noble city perish," 

Our grand young leader said, 
"Let the only wall that the foe shall scale 

Be ramparts of the dead." 

For sixty days and upward, 

The eye of heaven waxed dim, 
And even throughout God's holy morn, 

Over Christian's prayer and hymn, 
Arose a hissing tumult, 

As if the fiends of air 
Strove to engulf the voice of faith, 

In the shrieks of their despair. 

There was wailing in the houses, 

There was trembling on the marts, 
While the tempest raged and thundered, 

'Mid the silent thrill of hearts ; 
But the Lord, our shield, was with u<?, 

And ere another month had sped, 
Our very women walked the streets, 

With scarce one thought of dread. 

And the little children gamboled, 

Their faces purely raised 
Just for a wondering moment, 

As the large bombs whirled and blazed, 
Then turning with silvery laughter, 

To the sports that children love, 
Thrice mailed in the sweet instinctive thought, 

That the good God watched above. 

Yet the hailing bolts fell faster, 

From scores of flame clad ships, 
And above us denser, darker, 

Grew the conflict's wild eclipse, 
'Till a solid cloud closed o'er us, 

Like a type of doom and ire, 
When shot a thousand quivering tongues, 

Of forked and vengeful fire. 

But the unseen hands of angels, 

These death-shafts warned aside, 
And the dove of heavenly mercy 

Ruled o'er the battle tide ; 
In the houses ceased the wailing, 

And through the war-scarred marts 
The people strode, with the steps of hope 

To the music of their hearts. 



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OFFICIAL MINUTES 

OP THE 

FULTON COUNTY 
Confederate Veterans' Association, 



Atlanta, Ga., April 20, 1886. 

Pursuant to a call, published in the city papers, a large number of ex-Con- 
federate soldiers met in the basement of the Court House at 8 o'clock p. m. 

Captain John Milledge was called to the chair, and Jas. A. Anderson re- 
quested In art as Secretary. 

Captain Milledge, <>n taking the chair, explained the objects of the meet- 
ing and said: 

Fellow soldiers: We have gathered here to-night having in view objects en- 
tirely proper. We have come from our offices, from our stores, from our 
domes, to confer together as to what we shall do towards permanent organiza- 
tion. Xii matter what our circumstances; no matter what our experiences may 
have been, since the banner we loved and honored was furled and laid away 
forever, one tie >till hinds to each other — the tie of the memory of the glorious 
deeds in widen we participated. We may not all be acquainted with each 
other, hut, looking into each other's faces, we recognize those who bore the 
lirunt in the camp, on the march, and in the field, in the days that tried men's 
souls. 

The time has come when the surviving ex-Confederate's of Fulton county 

should act together in order to know each other better, and for the purposes of 
reunion social reunion. We are daily becoming fewer. As we travel the 
railroad of life, we arc daily getting oil' at the station of death. We owe it 
to those win. lost their lives i n the greal struggle between the states, that their 
memories shall oot be forgotten. We owe it to them that their history shall 
nut he written b) those who had no part in the struggle. We should organize 

JO thai we may aid those ex-Confederates Whose fortunes have been wrecked, 
and win. are in. w destitute. | Applause.] We should organize so that we may 
hold up the hands of the few women still struggling to keep green the graves 
oi the Confederate dead. You cannot understand, unless by actual investiga- 



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tion, how few of the women are left, who, at the end of the war, undertook 
the sacred task of caring for the last resting places of the dead heroes of tin- 
lost cause. 

What have we done for the Confederate dead? We have the monument 
in the cemetery; the City Council has appropriated $300 a year, for ten years 
to keep in order the graves in the cemetery, and the City Engineer has made 
a map of the plot occupied by the graves. These things are all that have been 
done. The women have done wonders. Now we must back them up, and I 
know that we will do it. 

There are times when we should form in solemn column and march to the 
cemetery to do honor to the Confederate dead. We should thus continue to do 
until but one man of us remains. 

An occasion is soon to come when we can march to meet that grand old 
man who stood at the head of the Confederacy. [Prolonged applause and 
cheers.] He stood as a monument of nobleness and grandeur. Like some 
grand old tree, he stood with head erect toward heaven, ashamed of nothing, 
[Great cheering.] 

There are three thousand ex-Confederate soldiers in Fulton county. If 
each should pay twenty-five cents towards a fund for those purposes, the per- 
petuity of an association w T ould be assured, and we could supply the needs of 
destitute ex-Confederates. [Applause.] 

These are some of the objects for which we have met. Let us proceed to 
organize, determined to accomplish these objects. [Applause and cheers. ] 

Colonel George T. Fry moved that a committee of nine, with one-legged 
Ben Davis as chairman, be appointed to prepare business for the meeting. Mr. 
H. H. Colquitt amended the motion by proposing that the committee also nom- 
inate permanent officers for the organization proposed to be made by the Con- 
federate veterans. 

The motion, as amended, was carried, and the chairman appointed as the 
committee: Messrs. B. J. Davis, chairman; George T. Fry, Hugh H. Colquitt, 
W. G. Newman, John A. Stephens Lovick P. Thomas, W. L. Calhoun. .1. S. 
Todd, and Amos Fox. 

Messrs. W. H. Harrison, Frank Myers, W. C. Dodson, and R. L. Rodgers 
were appointed to make a list of the ex-Confederates present, stating name, 
rank, company and regiment. 

While the committee was out preparing business, .Mr. W. I. Heyward 
asked if the sons of deceased Confederate soldiers would be admitted to mem- 
bership. 

Major J. Gadsden King made a motion that the sons of all e.\ Confederate^. 
both dead and living, be allowed to become members. 

The motion was seconded. 

Captain W. D. Ellis thought it better to await Hie action of the committee 
of nine on that subject. He said that no Confederate survivor could possiblj 
have objection to the sons of ex-Confederates becoming members, hut a- he 
understood the call, it was for the organization of a Survivors' Association. The 
sons could not be included in that call. The Federal soldiers had organized 
Grand Army Posts, and the ex-Confederates of Fulton county derire to organize 



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34 imel bing similar. If the association was to perpetuate Confederate memories, 
then lit the sens come in; but the question is, what are we going to organize? 
If a Confederate Survivors' Association, none but veterans can become mem- 
bers. His idea was to organize a Confederate Survivors' Association. Every 
man in the county that bore arms should join it; and then, if it were thought 
proper, the Bons might be elected honorary members. He was not opposed to 
the young men's manifesting interest in the association; merely desired that the 
proposed organization should be distinctive in character. 

Major King urged the adoption of his motion, and spoke earnestly in its 
support. One object of the organization was to procure and keep funds for 
tin' relief of indigent soldiers, to which end the young men's help would be 
very valuable. The name need not be followed literally. He wished his sons 
to be eligible to membership, and thought the object ought to be to keep alive 
the mempiies of the lost cause. 

Captain Arnold said the association, in Augusta, was composed entirely of 
Surviving Confederate soldiers, properly vouched for as having done actual ser- 
vice, and elected by ballot. 

( laptain Milledge suggested that the matter should be postponed to a future 
meeting. 

Mr. Hey ward said he understood the call to be for a Survivors' Association 
to be formed, but he wished for the young men some kind of recognition; 
that they should be allowed honorary membership, anyhow. He would like it 
to be recorded in the minutes of the association that he was a member because 
his father was a Confederate soldier,. 

Colonel A. J. McBride moved as a substitute for Major King's motion, that 
the matter lie referred to the committee of nine on permanent organization. 
His motion was seconded and unanimously carried. 

Colonel McBride and Major King were appointed a committee to commu- 
nicate with the committee of nine. 

Mr. .1. I). Garrison asked if only those who went into service from Fulton 
county were included in the call. 

The chair informed him that all ex-Confederates now resident of Fulton 
county wen- eligible to membership. 

At this point the committee of nine appeared, and the chairman announced 
thai the Secretary of the Committee. Mr. Hugh H. Colquitt, would read the 
report . 

REPORT (>K THE COMMITTEE. 

Mr. Chairman- The Committee of Nine beg leave to submit the following 

II poll ; 

li i- recommended that the organization he known as "The Fulton County 
Confederate Veterans' Association," and that the permanent officers be a Presi- 
dent and Commander, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. 

It i- further recommended, thai the following gentlemen be declared 
elected; 

Colonel W. A. Wright, President and Commander. 

Captain John Milledge, Vice-President. 

Captain W. T. New man. Treasurer. 

B -I. Davis. Secretary. 



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For an Executive Committee, it is recommended that the following gentle- 
men be declared elected, the officers of the Association to be members ex-afficio: 
W. W. Hulbert, J. Gadsden King, W. L. Calhoun, A. J. McBride and I.. P. 
Thomas. 

It is recommended that the Constitution and By-Laws be prepared by the 
Executive Committee, and that the by-laws shall determine the eligibility to 
membership. 

Regarding the approaching events of the present month and May, it is re- 
commended that all Confederate survivors be requested to meet at the Court 
House, at one o'clock p. m., on the 26th day of April, to march in a body to 
the cemetery. Suitable badges are to be provided by the Executive Com- 
mittee. 

Also, all survivors to be requested to meet at the Court House with badges, 
on the day of the arrival of the illustrious ex-President Jefferson Davis, in At- 
lanta, at an hour hereafter to be designated, to escort him to the residence of 
Mrs. B. H. Hill. 

Also, that they be requested to join in the procession the next day to attend 
the ceremonies of the unveiling of the Hill statue. 

Captain Newman declined to act as Treasurer, and suggested the name of 
Paul Romare for the position. 

The committee accepted the suggestion, and duly elected Paul Romaic 
Treasurer. 

Captain W. H. Harrison moved that the report of the committee be acted 
upon; first, under the head of permanent organization, and then under the 
head of recommendations. 

The motion was seconded and carried. 

The first part of the report was read by the Secretary. 

Captain W. M. Bray asked who were entitled to vote, and suggested tin- 
call of the roll. 

Colonel George T. Fry thought that all present should be permitted to vote. 
He made a motion to that effect, which was seconded and carried. 

On motion of Captain Newman, the first part of the report was unani- 
mously adopted. 

Colonel Fry, Mr. Griffin, H. H. Penny, E. F. Couch, and W. A. Honnell, 
were appointed by the chair to escort the President and Commander, W. A. 
Wright, to the chair. 

Colonel Wright ascended the platform amid loud cheers and applause, and 
was introduced by Captain Milledge, who said: Fellow soldiers, I have the 
honor of introducing a man to whom no member of Wright's brigade needs 
an introduction. [Applause.] 

Colonel Wright thanked the Association for the honor done him, and Bald 
that it was his rule never to shirk a duty, and that he would discharge the du 
ties assigned him to the extent of his ability. 

B. J. Davis, the Secretary, took the secretary's chair, with a promise to 
faithfully discharge his duties. 

The second part of the report of the committee was read by the Secretary, 
and, on motion of Captain W. H. Harrison, was unanknousljj adopted. 



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Captain MiUedge stated that the Ladies' Memorial Association would fur- 
nish badges to be worn on memorial day. 

■•a *i t ti,P rPT«irt iust adopted, provided for escorting 

Mayor Hillyer -f.^^^L Jin toL residence at which 
Mr. Davis, on ins arrival in the city, i &§ the Asgoda . 

he W0Uld ^ ^fjt C^raLslm all parts of the State, a committee 

?x^££^ *■ rr the state line and conduct 

m Z Atlanta. [Cheers greeted this suggestion.] 

,- th , President was requested to appoint, at his leisure, a com- 

mit r:;;:;:;:;t S£ ^ ^ conduct *« * ***. 

, • ff.wwt hv Colonel J F. Jones, was unanimously 
The following ^"^."^^S'era.e soldiers in Georgia, and 

-I 1= W \«' Cn t°I To eome o Atlanta on the oceasion of the visit of 

„ ur Bb ter Southern Steto, tocome* ^ ^^ ^^ „ 

M , Da* /*J"j£^£2U-ata« the pages of American hie- 
^ranZe. XCnL, and .ill teaeh our children, children to ven- 



erate his name, 



c ins name. , . , 

„„ ^tton of Captain Mil.edge, the Association adjourned unci the .hard 

Mondav night in May. 

, • f ii,.> Executive Committee was held at the office of the Presi- 
A meeting ot the Executive ^o o'clock, to 

^. i i w v Wri.rht the msht ot tlie -sisi oi a-^iu, 

;:;;;:;;; £^.I B £1« 4. - - — * of - Hm s ; atue - h 

( ,„ lnn( , L p. Thomas was authorized to engage a band of music for each 
occasion, at a cosl no, to exceed $25 each. 

• ot W Hulbert was appointed a committee to prepare badges to be 
Captain \\ . W Hulbert was 11 tQ ^ rf ^ ribboDj aud 

s„ ',',,::';, .1 Hi .ad. A. .I.McBrido, and W.L.Calhoun. 

; ^=^^--=---— "~ 

w ho wished to become members of the Association. 

,,,„ p^ id en1 appointed a Committee of Reception, with Dr. Amos Fox, 
chahnnaa, to receive visiting ex-Confederates. 

=wrS"JK«MsKrS 

:;-;-:;:,;=;::c:::r;::t:;::;:;=^ r - 

,-„,. fouowing distinguished ex-Confederates were selected from the 



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ferent parts of the State, and requested to act as assistant to the Marshal-in 
S^ylst Mmedge ' and <"' «* veterans in the ^on 

Ten mT^T T'' Gain<JSVi,,(> Ge » * J Henderson, Covington 

Gen M A Stovall, Augusta Gen LaF tte McL ^ 

Gen A R Lawton Savannah Gen D H Hill Mill( , (1 , ( . vill „ 

Ten P 7a' ; nei ' iCi : S Gen Montgomery Gainer, Rome 

Gen F If? rT' AUgUSta GeU JameS P Si "-' Co ^o D 

Gen F M Isom, Griffin Gen Wm Philli M ■ 

Gen G M SorrelhSavannah Gen L j Gartr.]]. Atlanta 

Co W R Ross, Macon Col F M L , ^ 

n 7, 2T?' Columbus Co1 R B Nishet, Eatonton 

Co John C Nichols, Blackshear Col W P Price, Dahlonega 

Col Geo N Lester, Cumming Col Mark A Hardin, Atlanta 

Maj Jos B Cummings, Augusta Maj J H Butt Gainesville 

Mai Jos A Blance, Cedartown ("apt J M Kell, Sunnyside 

Capt John T Erwin, Washington Capt H H Carlton Athens 

Capt Thos B Cabaniss, Forsyth Capt B E Russell, ' Bainbridffe 

Capt John Keely, Atlanta Hon W E Smith, Albany 
Rev G B Strickler, Atlanta. 

oo J*,*? COmmittee t0 receive visitJ ng ^terans established headquarters at No 
~8 W all street, just opposite the passenger entrance to the Union Passenger 
Depot, April 29th, with Dr. Amos Fox, chairman, and Messrs. Georse T Prv 
W. W. Hulbert, W. T. Wilson, Wm. McConnell, W. G. Newman Daniel 
Irby, Harry Krouse, J. A. Anderson, E. J. Roach, J. S. Todd J F Jones C 
T. Furlow, S. H. Landrum, J. S. Wilson, John H. Fitten, John R Towers! 
D. G. Wylie, George Forbes, M. C. Riser, E. S. Gay, and P. McQuaid. 

On the morning of 30th of April the Secretarv established himself at the 
headquarters of the Reception Committee, at No. 28 Wall street where lie re 
mained enrolling names of veterans, and distributing badges, until the assem 
bling of the Association, 9 o'clock a. m., May 1st. 

Several hundred veterans met Mr. Davis at the depot, Friday afternoon 
April 30th, and escorted him to the residence of .Mrs. B. II. Hill, on Peachtree 

street. 

On May 1st, 9 o'clock a, m., several thousand veterans gathered from all 
parts of the State, formed at the Court House, and marched to Marietta street 
with Colonel W. A. Wright in command. The column headed with about one 
thousand members of the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association. 
They were placed in position with open ranks, when the greal chieftain, ex- 
President Jefferson Davis, of the Southern Confederacy, passed through' the 
lines and reviewed his "boys in gray." 

The command of old veterans was then assigned its position, and look up 
the line of march to the Hill statue, and, after participating in the unveiling 
ceremonies, were disbanded. 



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Atlanta, Ga., May 17, 1886. 

'" ";; l ;r r™« 1££Z£ IJLtoL**. an. afcout one 

hundred and tifty veterans. reading of the minutes 

The call of the roll was dispensed with, also the reading o 

° f ";• I'trf "/'MeBride of the Executive Committee, reported that the 
, SSad prepS Constitution for the Association, which he was ready 

"' ^oTmotion of Captain H. H. Colquitt, the report of the committre was re- 

*^Z2^£E'~* in its entirety. It was then taken up hy 

"*££? ^ were critically discussed, and some alterations and amend- 

mCn W^chtction had been adopted, the Constitution, on motion of Capt. 
George B. Forbes, was adopted as a whole, and is as follows: 

CONSTITUTION. 
I. This Society shall be known as The Fulton County Confederate Vete- 

LN II AS Those T only 'shall be admitted to the privileges of membership who were in 
the service of the Confederate States, or either of the several Southern States, 
during the late war between the States, and who were honorably discharged there- 

'"'ill The objects of this Association are the conservation of Confederate memo- 
ries the promotion of fellowship, and the cultivation of friendship between the sur- 
viving officers and soldiers of the army, navy, marine and signal corps, and other 
organizations in the service of the Confederacy; the exhibition of loyal respect to 
the recollections and impulses of a Confederate past; the encouragement and prac- 
tice of manly virtues ; the extension ot reasonable aid and sympathy to fellow- 
members in seasons of sickness and distress, and, in case of death, the rendition of 
suitable funeral honors. 

IV The officers of this Association shall be— i, a President and Commander ; 
. a Vice-President ; 3 . a Secretary ; 4 , a Treasurer ; 5 , a Chaplain; 6, an Executive 
Committee of five members, with the officers of the Association ex-offiao members, 
the President and Commander to be the chairman ; 7, a Visiting Committee of five 
members. 

V The annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the day preceding 
Manorial 1 >ay in each year, unless that day should be Monday, and in that event on 
the Saturday preceding; the meeting to be held at 8 o'clock p. m., at which time 
officer* Of the Association for the ensuing twelve months shall be elected. All 
members of the Association in good standing shall be eligible to any office therein. 

VI. Ml elections shall be by ballot, unless dispensed with by unanimous con- 
sent, when they may be by a viva voce vote. In case of a ballot, the majority of al 



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the votes cast shall be necessary to a choice. If there should be no election on the 
first ballot, the name receiving the lowest number of votes shall be dropped, and so 
on in successive ballots until an election is made. 

VII. Quarterly meetings of this Association shall be held on the third Mondays 
of July, October, and January of each year, at 8 o'clock p. m. 

VIII. Extra meetings of the Association may be convened by the President 
should occasion require. 

IX. At the annual meeting, in addition to the election of officers, as hereinbe- 
fore provided, the history of the Association for the preceding twelve months shall 
be submitted and considered ; officers shall make their reports ; a full exhibit of all 
acts and disbursements shall be presented, and the condition and prospects of the 
organization shall be laid before the members for their information and action. 

X. At the quarterly meetings, in like manner, shall be presented and acted 
upon, the reports of the officers, for the preceding three months, and the operations 
of the Association shall be ascertained and discussed. 

XI. At any annual, quarterly, or called meeting of the Association, fifteen mem- 
bers shall constitute a quorum sufficient for the transaction of business. 

XII. The President and Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Asso- 
ciation, and shall take command at all public demonstrations. To the best interests 
of the Association he will, on all occasions, lend his counsel, aid and encourage- 
ment. In his absence the Vice-President shall preside, and take command. 

XIII. The Secretary shall preserve a due record of all the proceedings, and 
under the supervision of the presiding officer, conduct the correspondence of the 
Association. He shall keep a substantial book of membership, wherein shall appear 
the names of all who shall connect themselves with the Association. In this register 
of membership shall be entered the name, residence, rank, company, regiment, bat- 
talion, or other organization to which each member was attached at the time of the 
surrender of the Confederate armies. He shall notify all members of their election, 
and perform all such other duties as legitimately appertain to his office. In conside- 
ration of the faithful discharge of such duties he shall be exempt from the payment 
of all dues, and receive a commission of ten per cent, of all moneys paid into the 
treasury. 

XIV. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to receive and collect all initiation 
fees, and all dues of every sort, and turn over the same to the Treasurer. 

XV. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive from the Secretary all 
moneys, and take charge of all valuable properties belonging to the Association. All 
moneys belonging to the Association shall be by him, from time to time, deposited 
in some bank of repute in the city, to be approved of by the presiding officer of this 
society, to the credit of himself as Treasurer of the Association. He shall keep a 
correct account of all moneys received and disbursed, and shall submit regular 
reports of the same, with supporting vouchers, at each quarterly and annual meeting 
of the Association. His books and accounts shall be at all times open for the in- 
spection of the Executive Committee, and no payment of an account presented shall 
be made by him until the same shall have been examined and approved by at least 
one member of that committee. In consideration of these and all other duties pro- 
perly appertaining to his office, he shall be exempt from the payment of all dues. 

XVI. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to inspect and verify the 



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Treasurer's accounts prior to each quarterly and annual meeting. They shall also 
examine and pass upon the correctness of all bills presented before they are paid. 
At least one member of this committee shall countersign any check drawn by the 
Treasurer upon the funds of the Association. 

XVII. In case any member of this Associaton shall encounter pecuniary dis- 
tress and serious illness, upon application, it shall be the duty of the Visiting Com- 
mittee to see that he is cared for and assisted from the funds of this Association, to 
the extent of not exceeding five dollars per week during the continuance of such 
illness. 

XVIII. Should any member of this Association die, whose private means will 
not suffice for his proper sepulture, this committee shall cause suitable and reasonable 
provision to be made for his interment from the common treasury. The committee 
shall present a report at each quarterly and annual meeting of its acts and disburse- 
ments in this behalf. 

XIX. The members of this committee may, upon request, be relieved at the 
expiration of any quarter; and it shall be the duty of the President and Commander 
to detail other members to fill the places of any thus relieved. 

XX. Upon becoming a member of this Association, each person shall at once 
pay to the Secretary, as an initiation fee, the sum of fifty cents, and subscribe to the 
roll. 

XXI. The dues of this Association shall be twenty five cents quarterly, in ad- 
vance, payable by each member to the Secretary. 

XXII. Any member in good standing may, by written resignation, acted upon 
at any quarterly meeting, withdraw from this Association, provided his dues are all 
paid to date. 

XXIII. Candidates for admission to the membership of this Association shall 
submit a request in writing, which application shall be accompanied by the initiation 
fee. The vote upon the question of admission may be taken at any annual, quarter- 
ly, or called meeting of the Association. It shall be either by ballot or viva voce, 
and one-fourth of all the votes cast shall be necessary to exclude the applicant. 

XXIV. Each member of this Association shall provide himself with the badge 
of the Association, as it may be established by the Executive Committee, which 
badge shall be worn upon the left lappel of the coat on all public occasions. 

XXV. All vacancies occurring in the offices of this Association (except in the 
case of the Visiting Committee, as hereinbefore provided) shall be filled by ballot, or 
acclamation, at the first regular meeting convened after the same shall occur. Officers 
so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting. 

XXVI. Upon the death of any member of this Association, a detail shall be 
made of members by the President and Commander, to attend the funeral, if it is in 
this city or vicinity, to represent the Association in paying the last token of respect 
to our late brother. 

XXVII. The demise of any member shall be reported by the Secretary at the 
next quarterly meeting of the Association ; and upon the minute book, on a page to 
be dedicated to such use, entry shall be made of the name, age, date of birth, and 
death of the licensed, and of his rank in the Confederate service. 

XXVIII. Should charges affecting the honor and integrity of any member of 
thia Association t>e preferred, it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to appoint 



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a special committee of not less than three, whose duty it shall be to inquire diligently 
into the facts of the case, hear the accused, and make full report at the next regular 
meeting of the Association. At that meeting such report shall be carefully considered 
and approved, modified or rejected. If so directed by the Association, the offending 
member may thenceforth be barred the privileges of membership. Of this fact he 
shall be promptly notified by the Secretary. For good cause shown, such offending 
party may, at a subsequent meeting, be reinstated by and with the consent of not 
less than three-fourths of the members present. 

XXIX. For absence, without sufficient excuse, from annual, quarterly, or called 
meetings of the Association, an officer shall be fined fifty cents, and a member twenty- 
five cents. Excuses shall be heard and disposed of at each regular meeting. When 
confirmed, all fines shall be immediately payable to the Secretary, who shall proceed 
to collect the same. All defaulters in the matter of quarterly dues, fines, and other- 
wise, shall be reported by the Secretary at each regular meeting. 

XXX The Association, upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, 
may levy upon each member an annual assessment not to exceed two dollars, for the 
purposes of meeting any deficiencies of the annual expenses of the Association. 

XXXI. Upon attaining the age of three-score and ten, any member may, on 
request, be placed on the retired list, when he shall be exempt from the payment of 
all dues. 

XXXII. The order of business shall be as follows : 

1. Roll call by the Secretary and noting of absentees. 

2. Reading the minutes of the last meeting, and confirmation or modification 
of the same. 

3. Report of Treasurer. 

4. Report of Visiting Committee. 

5. Reports of other officers and standing committees. 

6. Reports of special committees. 

7. Cases of members in default considered. 

8. Charges preferred, considered and disposed of. 

9. Unfinished business. 

10. Applications considered and acted on. 

11. Elections. 

12. New business. 

13. Communications. 

14. Miscellaneous business. 

15. Adjournment. 

XXXIII. These rules of order and government may be amended, added to, or 
abrogated, upon a two-thirds vote of the members present, at any regular meeting of 
this Association. 

The first business after the adoption of the Constitution was the following 
resolution, offered by Captain W. S. Turner. 

Resolved, That the President and Commander appoint a committee of three 
to prepare a letter to be sent Hon. Jefferson Davis, expressing to him the warm- 
est sympathy of "The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association" on 
account of the illness which confines him to his home. 



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The resolution was passed by a rising vote, and the following committee 
was appointed: W. S. Turner, chairman; K. C. Divine, and J. Gadsden King, 
who prepared the following letter: 

Atlanta, Ga., May 20, 1886. 
lion. Jtfferson Davis, Beauvoir, Mixs.: 

Dear Sir — On the completion of our organization by the adoption of 
Constitution and By-Laws, its first act was the unanimous passage of the 
above resolution, and in accordance therewith we beg to assure you we were 
pained to hear of your prostration on your return home, and to convey to you 
( mi wannest sympathy and most affectionate solicitude for your welfare,' and 
may we not add that we hope you may not only experience a speedy restora- 
tion, but be spared for many years to a loving people, who know how to appre- 
ciate devotion to Truth, Justice, and Principle, so magnificently illustrated in 
your entire lite. 

.May health, happiness and prosperity attend you here, and when called in 
the course of nature to "cross the river," may you peacefully pass from the 
love of your countrymen to those richer and higher honors "which the world 
can neither give nor take away." 

We have the honor, sir, to be very truly and sincerely your obedient ser- 
vants. W. S. Tuner, 

K. C. Divine, 
J. Gadsden King, 

Committee. 
[Reply.] 

Beauvoir, Miss., August 15, 1886. 

Gentlemen — I was seriously ill when your letter and the resolutions of 
"The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association" was received. After I 
gol better, I asked for the resolution, and it was found. Had the resolution, 
and the leticr accompanying it, been less tender and expressive, I could then 
have answered it, but I will frankly acknowdedge that it excited me, rendered 
me unable at that time to reply, and so it was postponed until looking over 
some letters, I find with surprise and regret that a due acknowledgment has not 
been made. 

Please, gentlemen and friends, present to your Veteran associates assurances 
(if the gratitude with winch I cherish the expression of their sympathy in the 
time of illness. Prom no other source than that of the Veterans of the war 
lor tbe maintenance of our inherited rights, could the expression of sympa- 
thy and regard give as much of joyous consolation. 

Fraternally yours, Jefferson Davis. 

Messrs. W. S. Turner, K. ('. Divine, J. Gadsden King, committee. 

Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., July 19, 1886. 

Tbe Pulton County Confederate Veterans' Association met in the basement 
of the I lourl I louse, al 8 o'clock p. m, 

Tbc roll was called and absentees noted. 

'I 'he minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. 

The report of the Treasurer was called for, but was not forthcoming on 
account oJ Treasurer's absence. 



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The Secretary made the following report: 

Atlanta, Q \.. Julj 19, 1886 
Colonel W. A. Wright, President and Commander : 

Sir— For the quarter ending July lit. 1886, ! beg to suhmil the following 

DB. 

Moneys received from assessments on Executive Committee for use of 

bands, April 26 and May 1st x ;,o i m 

From fees and dues <is no 



$148 00 

CR. 

Disbursed for office and incidental expenses $ ; ti:> 

Commissions retained II 86 

Paid to Treasurer 136 00 



si is 1)0 



I also have to report the death of the following members since our last 
meeting, viz: Daniel Pittman, H. L. Williams, E. B. Lovejoy, M. Bridwell, 
R. H. Atkinson. 

All of which is respectfully submitted. 

B. J. Davis, Secretary. 

On motion of M. S. Cohen, the report of the Secretary was received and 
adopted. 

The names of Henry Gullatt and Augustus Shaw were proposed for mem- 
bership and vouched for by Captain C. R. Hanleiter. A vote was taken, re 
suiting in their unanimous election. 

The Secretary was instructed to dedicate a page of the Minnies to each 
deceased brother mentioned in his report. 

On motion of Colonel G. T. Fry, the Twenty third Article of the Const! 
tution was so amended as to require, all applications for membership to be in- 
dorsed hy two members of the Association, and accompanied by the initiation 
fee. 

Colonel C T. Fry moved the appointment of a committee of three to ob- 
tain a square or plat of ground, in West view Cemetery, for the use of the 
Association. 

The motion was adopted, and the President and Commander appointed the 
following committee: George T. Fry, chairman, and .1. D. Garrison. 

On motion of Captain C. R. Hanleiter, it was ordered thai the funerals of 
members shall be considered "public occasions," and so observed. 

The Secretary was instructed to have list of members published, to include 



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only such members as have paid their fees and dues. No benefits shall accrue 
to those veterans who have not paid. 

Captain W G. Newman made a motion, which was seconded and advo 
cated by Colonel A. J. McBrideand Isaac Boyd, that the Secretary be required 
to solicit membership to the Association among the veterans of the city and 
coun^ a 1 "iggest d that he be allowed the sum of twenty-five cents for each 
new member obtained up to the next quarterly meeting. The motion pre- 
vailed. 

Colonel Mark A. Hardin moved that the Secretary be allowed and paid, 
as compensation for services already rendered, the sum of twenty-five cents for 
each member obtained up to date, which motion also prevailed. 

The Executive Committee, on motion of Captain W. W. Hulbert, was re- 
quested to select, at an early day, a permanent badge for the organization And 
on motion of Captain F. M. Myers, W. C. Dodson was requested to meet with 
the committee to assist in the selection. The committee to have power to 
adopt and provide a suitable badge. 

On motion of M. S. Cohen, the meeting was adjourned until the next reg- 
ular meeting. 




cmoviiim. 



CAPTAIN DANIEL PITTMAN. 

Born August 21, 1835, 

At Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia. 

Captain Company C, First Confederate Cavalry, C. S. A. 

Died May 23, 1886, Atlanta, Ga. 



CAPTAIN H. L. WILLIAMS. 

Born January 1, 1813, 

In Wilkinson County, Georgia. 

Captain Company H, Nunnally's Battalion, 

Georgia State Troops, C. S. A. 

DrED June 15, 1886, Atlanta, Ga. 



EDWARD BURTON LOVEJOY. 

Born October 4, 1840, at Smyrna, Georgia. 

Sergeant-Major Seventh Georgia Infantry, C. S. A. 

Died June 24, 1886, Atlanta, Ga. 



MARTIN BRIDWELL. 

Born March 3, 1828, in Edgefield County, S. C. 

Enlisted in Confederate States Aiimv April 25, 1861, 

at Augusta, Georgia. 

Second Lieutenant Confederate Light Guards, 

Company G, Third Regiment Georgia Volunteers (Inf.) 

Died June 25, 1886, Atlanta, Ga. 



ROBERT H. ATKINSON. 
Born October 18, L838 
Captain Company C, First Georgi \ Regulars, C. S. 
Died June 17, 1886. Atlanta, Ga. 



A. 



GEORGE A. WALLACE. 

Born June 5, 1846, at Marysville, Bloi m Coi vn. Tl rn. 

Entered Confederate States Service, 

In General John II Morgan's Cavalry, in 1861. 

Died Feb. 26, 1887, Atlanta, <; \. 



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Atlanta, Ga., October 18, 1886. 



The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association met in the basement 
of the Court House, at 8 o'clock p. in., President and Commander W. A. 
Wright in the chair, and C. T. Furlow acting as Secretary. 

On motion of Catain A. J. West, roll call was dispensed with. 

Minutes of last meeting were read, and on motion of J. D. Garrison, was 
confirmed. 

Owing to the absence of the Treasurer, no report from that official was 
presented. 

The following report was submitted by the Secretary, to-wit : 

Atlanta, Ga., October 16, 1886. 
W. A. Wright, President and Commander F. C. C. V. A.: 

Silt — I have the honor to submit as follows: 
Received from members for fees and dues $80 00 

$80 00 

Retained as commissions, as per resolution of July 19th $50 00 

Paid into the Treasury 15 00 

Incidental expenses — janitor, porter, etc 2 15 

Balance due Treasurer 13 35 

$80 00 

Respectfully, B. J. Davis, Secretary. 

Colonel George T. Fry, chairman of the committee to secure lot in West- 
view Cemetery, reported progress, and the committee was granted further 
time. 

Captain W. W. Hulbert, chairman of the committee on permanent badge, 
submitted the following report, which was adopted, viz: The committee re- 
commend the adoption of the badge designed by Stilson — with shield. Confed- 
erate flag, gun with head and footstone, gun, sword and bayonet. Lettered 
('. S. A. on lace, and on reverse side to be engraved F. C. C. V. Asso'n. Or- 
ganized — day — 1886, and members name. Badges to cost $1 each, and as 
soon as one hundred have been subscribed and paid for, the badges to be 
ordered. 

The Executive Committee offered the following preamble and resolutions, 
which, after discussion, were adopted: 

Wiikukas, it has been customary for a joint committee from the Senate 
and House of Representatives to take charge of the inaugural ceremonies of 
the Governor, it is therefore — 

* Besolred, That when the General Assembly and such committee has been 
appointed, and the day for the inaugural fixed by joint resolution, we tender 

to -aid commit! ur hearty co operation in the ceremonies in such manner as 

ma\ be agreeable to said committee, and expressive of our high esteem for the 
Governor. 

Besotted further, Thai should we participate in the inaugural ceremonies, 
we cordially invite all Confederate Veterans, who may visit the city on the day 



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of such ceremonies, to unite with us in any public demonstration that may be 
had on that occasion. 

Resolved further, That the President of this Association appoint a commit- 
tee of twelve to confer with the joint committee of the General Assembly, and 
the committee from the Governor's Horse Guards, for the purpose of complet- 
ing all necessary arrangements. 

The President appointed the following committee on inaugural ceremonies, 
to-wit: W. L. Calhoun, chairman; L. P. Thomas, W. W. Hulbert, A. J. Mc- 
Bride, Amos Fox, W. D. Ellis, J. Gadsden King, I. S. Boyd, E. G. Moore, F. 
M. Myers, R. M. Clayton, P. McQuaid. 

J. M. Paden applied to be admitted to membership, and having complied 
with the rules, was unanimously elected. 

On motion of W. L. Calhoun, the Secretary and Treasurer were especially 
requested to be present at the next meeting. 

On motion of Captain Milledge, the meeting adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., Monday Night, — 17, 1887. 
No quorum present. Weather very cold and disagreeable. The President 
and Vice-President both sick. No meeting. 

B. J. Davis, Secretary. 

Atlanta, Ga., April 12, 1887. 

An extra meeting of the Association was held in the City Court room. 

The President called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock p. m., and explained 
the object of the call, being a request of the Ladies' Memorial Association for 
our assistance in the observance of memorial day; whereupon the Hon. W. L. 
Calhoun read the following preamble and resolutions: 

The Ladies' Memorial Association, of this city, having entrusted the Ful- 
ton County Confederate Veterans' Association with the duty of arranging tor 
a suitable observance of Memorial Day, on the 26th instant, and for the future, 
therefore — 

1. Resolved, We accept the trust with a profound appreciation of its re 
sponsibility. 

2. Resolved, The duty imposed is sacred, and though shadowed by the 
memories it inspires, will always be performed witli pleasure. 

3. Resolved, The Executive Committee of this Association is empowered to 
confer with the Ladies' Memorial Association, and after consultation with 
them, make all necessary details and arrangements for a complete and appro- 
priate observance of the day. 

4. Resolved, That every member of this Association turn out, assembling 
at the Court House, at half-past two o'clock p. m., wearing the badge of the 
Association. 

5. Resolved, That at the request of Commander Wright, Colonel !.. P. 
Thomas will command the line, appointing such assistants as may be necessarj . 



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On motion of Colonel George T. Fry, these resolutions were adopted unan- 

imouslv. 

On motion of Captain John L. Conley, the following resolution was cor- 
dially agreed to: 

Resolved, That every Confederate soldier in the county of Fulton and ad- 
joining counties, and all others that may be in the city, be invited to join the 
procession on Memorial Day, whether they be members of this Association or 

President Wright had read a letter from the President of the Augusta Con- 
federate Survivors' Association, inviting members of this Association to attend 
a reunion on Memorial Day at Augusta, and, on motion of Colonel Thomas, 
was requested to acknowledge its receipt in his most courteous and elegant 

terms. ' 

After a brief discussion of the picnic subject, the meeting adjourned till 

Monday night, the 25th instant. 



Atlanta, Ga., April 25, 1887. 

The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association held its annual 
meeting in the City Court room, at 8 o'clock p. m„ President Wright presiding. 

On the call of the roll seventy-five members answered to their names. The 
call revived memories of "Auld Lang Syne." Quite a discussion was had as 
to the advisability of putting the absentees on double duty, but without arriv- 
ing al any conclusion, the further consideration of the matter was postponed. 

The "minutes of the preceding meetings, October 18, 1886, and April 12, 
1887, were read and adopted. 

The President made his annual address, a report of which is appended, 
together with the reports of the Secretary and Treasurer. 

Alter considerable discussion, it was agreed by the Association to hold 
monthly instead of quarterly meetings, on third Monday night of each month 

at s o'clock p. in. 

On motion of Captain W. W. Hulhert, the following resolution was 

adopted: 

Resolved, By the Ladies' Memorial Association and the Confederate Vet- 
erans' Association, thai the merchants and businessmen of Atlanta be requested 
t<> close their respective places of business, on the afternoon of the 26th instant, 
in order thai all may participate in the memorial exercises. 

Dr. Henry L. Wils,»n offered the following resolution, which was adopted: 

Besotted, Thai it is the sense and request of this Association, that the citi- 
/, us respectfully devote all their floral offerings to-morrow to the graves of our 
dead heroes, 

Pre-idem Wrighl spoke very feelingly of the propriety of inviting all Con- 
federate^, who sympathize with us in these memorial exercises, to join in the 
procession to morrow. 

Captain II. II. Colquitt moved thai the morning Constitution he requested 
to publish the Following call, which was adopted: 



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CONFEDERATE VETERANS, ATTENTION ! 

Headquarters Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association. 

All members of this Association are urged to meet at the Court House, at 
half-past two o'clock p. m., to-day, and march to the cemetery. All Confed- 
erate Veterans, whether members of this Association or not, are requested to 
join with us. The sons of Confederate soldiers are also invited to meet with 
us, and have a place assigned them in the march to the cemetery. Let every 
old soldier, and every son of a Confederate soldier, turn out and aid in this sol- 
emn tribute of respect to those who died in the service of their country. 

W. A. Wright, President and Commander. 
B. J. Davis, Secretary. 

The rules were suspended, on motion of Colonel George T. Fry, and the 
following officers were elected viva voce to serve the Association for the ensuing 
year. Major J. Gadsden King being called to the chair to preside in the elec- 
tion of President: 

President and Commander — William A. Wright. 
Vice-President — John Milledge. 
Secretary — B. J. Davis. 
Treasurer — Amos Fox. 
Chaplain — G. B. Strickler. 

Executive Committee— H. H. Colquitt, J. Gadsden King, W. W. Hulbert, 
G. T. Fry, L. P. Thomas. 

ANNUAL REPORT OF SECRETARY. 

Atlanta, Ga., January 25, 1887. 
Mr. President — I hereby submit my report of moneys received and dis- 
bursed for the year ending April 25, 1887: 

DR. 

Moneys received from all sources $243 50 

CR. 

Paid Treasurer *!64 00 

Fees and commissions 67 85 

Incidental expenses 11 65 

$243 50 

B. J. Davis, Secretary. 

Atlanta, Ga., June 17, 1887. 

The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association met in the City 
Court room, and was called to order at 8:30 p. m. by the Vice-President, Capt. 
John Milledge. The roll was called and absentees noted. 

Colonel George T. Fry moved the appointment of a committee of tivc, with 
Captain C. T. Furlow as chairman, to memorialize the Legislature in the inter- 
est of the maimed soldiers. Captain W. G. Newman seconded the motion. 
Adopted. 

The following committee was appointed: C. T. Furlow. chairman; Geo. 
T. Fry, Amos Fox, W. G. Newman, and T. B. Wilson. 



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The following dew members were regularly elected: Dr. D. Smth. of 
( , (llIaill Beutley's company of Georgia State Troops; Captain J. H. Ketner of 
,'.„„. ,. / ift eenth Arkansas; Solomon Benjamin, of Company L, Tenth 
South Carolina Volunteers; G. E. Roesel, Company I, Cobb's Legion. 

I >■• 1 )' Uvigny offered the following resolution: 

Besolved That the Secretary be directed to notify members in arrears of 
tl „. amounl ;,f their dues request payment, and report at next regular meeting. 

The resolution was seconded and adopted. 

<■,,„,!„ Milk-due and Captain Newman, on the part of the committee ap- 
Doin tJto co-operate with the Ladies' Memorial Association, for the purpose 
!,;„„;,,,,,.■ headstones for the soldiers graves, reported that suitable stones 
niuM be had for $1.50 apiece. The committee was requested to continue to 

' D r I). Smith, a newly elected member, said he would give $25 to the 
cause which was received with enthusiastic applause. 

Captain Newman moved that General Gordon be invited to address our 
aex i meeting on the importance of our Association and the necessity for sus- 
taining it. Carried amidst applause. • 

Colonel George T Fry off ered some resolutions touching the Confederate 
flag episode, which were, after considerable discussion, tabled. Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., July 18, 1887. 
Tll( . meeting was called to order by the President, at 8:30 p. m., in the 
Superior Court room. Roll was called and absentees noted. 

Minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. 

Captain W G Newman, of the Headstone Committee, reported progress. 

I .der to star! the ball in motion, said he would subscribe five headstones. 

One for nimself, wife, and one for each of his three children. The following 
subscriptions were made: 

W Q Newman, 5; W W Eulbert, 1; C T Furlow, 1; A\ A Benton, 1; II 
Pranklyn Starke, 1; W A Love, 1; C F D'AWigny, 1; R F DeBelle 1; JP 
Vustin" 1 P McQuaid, I; W P Mitchell. 1; Geo 11 Hynds, 1; C W Motes, 5; 
CO Greene 5; J B Shodden, 2; F M Myers, 2; A P Rice, 1; B II Catchmgs, 
I QeoT Frj k W M Harbin, 1;THP Bloodworth, 1; W L Calhoun, 10. 

Captain C T Furlow on the part of the committee, appointed at previous 
meeting to memorialize the Legislature in behalf of the maimed soldiers, sub- 
mitted the following report, which was received and adopted: 

We, the undersigned committee, appointed to prepare a memorial to the 
lat'ure, requesting a change in the manner of paying maimed and disabled 
Confederate Boldiers, respectfully submit the following: 

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia: The 
Fulton County Confederate Veteran-' Association respectfully represent unto 
y0UT honorable body thai by Act, approved September 20, 1879, certain pro- 
visions were made to supply maimed Confederate soldiers with artificial limbs 

,„„.,. in five years. That said Ad was amended September 26, 1883, SO as to 
allow Baid provision to be made once in three years. 



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Your petitioners respectfully show and represent unto your honorable body, 
that they are advised and believe it is the desire of a very large proportion of 
the beneficiaries, under said Act, to have the said Ad so altered and amended 
as to allow and provide that the sum specified to be paid to each of the bene 
ficiaries in said Act named be divided into three equal parts; and thai one-third 
of such sum be paid to each beneficiary annually in cash instead of tri ennially 
as now provided by law. 

Your petitioners further pray that the legislation now pending before your 
honorable body, looking to increase of the beneficiaries, Paragraph 1. Section 
1, Article 7, of the Constitution of 1877, be so shaped as to allow said newly 
made beneficiaries to draw their money also in annual installment. 

C. T. Fmu.ow, Chairman 
GrEOBGE T. Fl<V, 

W. G. Newman, 

Committee. 



Atlanta, Ga., August 17, 1887. 

The Association met in the City Court room, at the Court House. 

The President being absent, Captain Hugh H. Colquitt was called to the 
chair, and the business of the meeting proceeded with. 

The minutes were read and adopted, and the regular order of business 
called. 

Under the head of new business, Dr. K. C. Divine called the attention of 
Association to the necessity of providing a fund for the assistance and relief of 
poor and needy ex-Confederate soldiers; to our imperative duty to provide for 
them, and suggested the propriety of appointing a committee to solicit and re- 
ceive regular donations from every one willing and able to contribute for such 
purpose, not only from old soldiers, but from our sons and daughters, and all 
others willing to help. Said committee to disburse the funds thus raised. 

Mr. John C. Campbell and Dr. C. F. S. D'Alvigny spoke feelingly in favor 
of the suggestions of Dr. Divine. 

Dr. Divine was very earnest in his efforts, and anxious that the Association 
should take hold of his proposition and put it in working shape; systematize it. 
and raise money by voluntary subscription. At present he would give one do). 
lar a month, and if he ever got able he would give more. 

Mr. George B. Forbes also gave one dollar, and said he was in favor of 
raising money for the establishment of a Confederate home, and to keep funds 
on hand for the assistance of poor and needy Confederates. 

Captain W. G. Newman suggested that a public meeting he held on a day 
specified, and that Mr. Henry \V. Grady, and other distinguished gentlemen, 
be invited to address the meeting in the interest of Dr. Divine's proposition for 
the good of the cause. 

Captain F. M. Myers moved that the chair appoint a committee of five to 
arrange for such meeting. Dr. D'Alvigny se< ded the motion, and the num- 
ber of the committee was increased to nine. The motion prevailed, and the 
chair was requested to appoint the committee at his leisure. 



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m , • .ii«l the attention of the Association to Mr. Francis Fontaine's 
, J^towlh t^manTof the Confederacy," about to be published and 
book, Etowan, a nu Dr0 posed that half the proceeds arising from 

££X^£Z12£?Z - — ' ° f • — fOT °~ 

TS^wtl^ apathy .ith «, object of the 
The meet in P c the cha , r was requeste( l to 

""""''"""' LtZ toeonfer w itt the author of the book, and pre- 
" P1 ""° t £•' be ubmitted to our next meeting. Mr. Conlcy ashed 
paeanimo,, ncm.^ commiU ee, and on motion, the presiding 

"„■ TZ i X H Solc^u, M made chairman of the committee. 
° fflC TI,, 1 - i g r s the committee appointed under Captain Mye^resoiution: 
. M 1 , s M Inuum, John Keely, W A Hemphill, G B W*MD™j 
H, ,,rv ll'ekl, C B Hanleiter, J A Pitten, W L Calhoun, C F S D Alv.gny 

' ' £S^^K^^-: H H Col t| „i lt . dob,, C 

r-miubell, John F Jones. 

| m, .notion of Colonel J. Franklyn Starke, the meeting adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., September 19, 1887. 

The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association met in the City 
Court room, at the Court House. 

The meeting was called to order by the President at 8 o'clock p. m. 

The roll was called and absentees noted. 

Judge W. L. Calhoun, on the part of the sub-committee of three from the 
Special Relict Committee, submit ted the following report: 
Capt C R. Hanleiter, Chairman Special Belief Committee : 

Sir- \s chairman of the sub-committee, appointed from your committee, 
toco-operate with the sub-committee of the Ladies' Memorial Association in 
the management of the Charity Concert, for the benefit of our disabled Con- 
federate soldiers, given on the evening of the 15th instant, and as Treasurer of 
lh( . tul|1 i realized therefrom, 1 have the pleasure of reporting that the concert 
waB a grand success in .very particular-financially and otherwise. The sum 
realized therefrom is $528.75, which 1 now have in hand to be disposed of as 
the Association may direct. 

Much credit is due Mrs. John Milledge, Mrs. W. A.Wright, Mrs. Dr. 
Olmstead and Mrs. GeorgeT. Fry, who composed the sub-committee of ladies, 
and to Mr II II. Colquitt, Mr. Charles D'Alvigny, my associates in the sub- 
committee of gentlemen, as to the general committee, for the success of the 
,.,„„,.,., i trusl thai il will nol be oul of place for me to suggest, that if pos- 
sible to take it from immediate want .luring the winter, a portion of this fund 
Bhould be Bel aparl as a Eund, to be added to from time to time, to purchase a 
^ a ear the citj for a permanent home for our Confederate soldiers, who are 
onanle to provide for themselves. I believe that if we had a suitable site near 



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Atlanta it would not be very long before suitable buildings would be erected 
thereon, and ways and means provided for the support of the inmates. I hove 
this much confidence in the charity and patriotism of our people Thanking 
the General Committee for the honor and trust conferred on me, I am 

Yours truly, VY. L. Calhoujt, 

Chairman Sub-Committee. 

Captain C. R. Hanleiter, of the Special Relief Committee, submitted the 
following report: 

The undersigned, in behalf of the Special Committee ) appointed at your 
last regular meeting to devise ways and means by which to raise a fund for the 
relief of needy Confederate Veterans, having given the subject serious consid- 
eration, and having had full and free discussion of the subject in all its hear- 
ings with the ladies composing the Memorial Association, beg leave to reporl 
progress, as follows: 

1. The ladies of the Memorial Association have consented to give a series 
of entertainments, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, tableaux, ret i 
tations, etc., at intervals during the fall and winter seasons in aid of said funds. 
The first of these entertainments was given ou the 15th instant, at DeGive's 
Opera House, and was participated in by many of the most distinguished mu- 
sicians of the city, as will be seen by reference to the accompaning programme, 
which we recommend shall be preserved among the records of the Association. 
To say that this entertainment was one of the most brilliant and enjoyable ever 
given in Atlanta, we think all will admit; that it was a social and financial 
success (having netted over $500), who can wonder when we state that the in- 
valuable services of the ladies and gentlemen whose names appear in tin- pro- 
gramme, were all generously and cheerfully given free of charge; that the 
largediearted proprietor gave us the use of his splendid opera hous •. and his 
gentlemanly ushers emulated the liberality of their chief; that Major Mecaslin 
gratuitously furnished the gas for lighting; that each of our livery owners con 
tributed the use of one carriage and driver free; that Messrs. Phillips & Crew 
donated the use of one of their splendid Knabe pianos; that I'. II. Snook gave 
us the use of chairs, etc., free, and last, though by no means least in value or 
less worthy of appreciation (because there was no niggardly expenditure of 
printer's ink in "booming" the venture, all our advertising and printing was 
freely contributed by the Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta Journal, Ercning Capi- 
tol, the Avalanche, and Messrs. A. M. Bcrgstrom, V. P. Sisson, 15. P. Bennett, 
W. C. Dodson, and J. P. Harrison & Co. In short, every individual, with 
very few notable exceptions, approached by your committee, seemed inclined 
with the desire to give in the furtherance of our benevolent object. Long may 
their coffers remain full and their hearts warm. 

2. Permission has been obtained from the Directors of the Piedmont \'.\ 
position to place a certain number of boxes (to he appropriately labeled), in 
conspicuous positions in the main building, in which to receive voluntary en 
tributions fiom visitors to the fund soughl to he secured. 

3. With the approval of Mrs. Milledge and -Mis. Fry. representing the La- 
dies' Memorial Association, your committee by a unanimous vole, nave accepted 
a proposition submitted to them in writing by a committee of gentlemen from 



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„ . , v^nfintion mvitin"- our co-operation with said society in 
the Atlanta Musica ^ 0C ^;™^e given in the hall of the House of 
arranging for two grand musicale , to be giv one .half of the net 

■^s^s^ss t £tvid 5 :: t ::tiief ^ * *, *»«* 

1)1V1,U ' w of all Sn^ to said entertainment. Each member of our 
EXE hISJE tSi his utmost influence to fill the hall of the House 

° f rrror^r^f — — of Confederate Yetemns 

nd citizen be held in the basement of the county court house, at intervals 

i n, nt of October proximo, and a committee of five be appointed 

fr„"! ^Association, whose duty it shall be to arrange for the same and pro- 

^'"^lluWn.^Iuseveral conferences, the sad neglect by the Legislature and 
,„.,„;;. of the State, the disabled and needy Confederate Veterans being fre- 
1 ' ,, llentall v referred to S. M. Inrnan, Esq., stated that, after mature 

E2LS ^tSeTeatntLt feasible plan would be for the State to sell 
(llil , bu il d ing and devote the proceeds of the sale to the purchase of 
! l : U,tu be occupied as a home by all indigent Confederate veterans. 
! ,, . atinll ,, !h( . h ome, he thought, should not be restricted to any particu- 
' ; .;. DU1 the selection of same be left to commissioners, to be appointed 
)iv ,„. ( ; „ V( . ninl , and instructed to locate at any eligible, healthy and accessible 
,, in be Stat,, whose authorities would obligate themselves to make the 
)( .,. ;ll prions for its endowment and support. Mr. Imnan's sugges- 
*™Z hailed with great enthusiasm by the committee and the ladies present, 
!„,,„. same was ordered to be reported to the Association. Whether Mi. 
. ,„• ome other plan, for a home for disabled and indigent ex-Confeder- 
';:;!;,,;„, be finauy adopted, it seemed highly important that so grand a 
scheme should be fostered by this Association, and as much time would be re- 
quired to gather and arrange proper data for presentation to the Legislatuie, 
V( . h;m . a ; pointe d Messrs. 8. M. [nman, W. L. Calhoun and L. P Thomas a 
™Z1JL ... correspond with the several Ordinaries of the St^e a*ing 
such information as will enable said committee to present full statistics of th< 
Qumbei ;m(1 cond itioi, of all Confederate veterans in each county in the State, 
,„,, to em bodv the same in a memorial to be presented by them to the Legisla- 
ture at it- nexl session. We respectfully requesl the Association to confirm 
the nDpointment of said sub-committee. ^ 

8 We recommend thai all young men. whose lathers and brothers honor- 
. llllv WO re the gray, be cordially invited to complete their once talked of organ- 
ization as -Sons of Confederate Veterans." and thai they be affectionately 

requested I Derate with this Association, and the Ladies' Memorial Associa- 

,. ,„ m :ill fu rther endeavors to relieve the necessities and provide for the com- 

,,„., of the remaining remnant of thai heroic band. 

; We als,, recommend thai the following committees be further ap- 
"Viret. A committee of three to superintend the const met ion and labeling 



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of the boxes for the Exposition, to place them in position under direction of 
the Directors, and to count and pay over to the Treasurer all moneys thus con 
tributed. 

Second. A committee of rive to report to the Association, at its next meel 
ing, rules and regulations for the safe keeping and proper disbursement of said 
relief fund, which shall be kept separate from all other funds of the A--.. 
ciatiou. 

In conclusion, your committee acknowledge themselves at a loss for words 
with which to express their admiration and gratitude to the ladies of the Me- 
morial Association, for the zeal and hearty co-operation evinced by them in the 
furtherence of the object we have sought to obtain. Especially nave Mrs. 
John Milledge, Mrs. George T. Fry, Mrs. W. A. Wright, ami Mrs. Dr. 01m- 
stead, won all our hearts by their great kindness in introducing the subject 
matter of our mission to their sisters of the Memorial Association, and enlist- 
ing enthusiastic aid and co-operation of the many whole-souled ladies and gen- 
tlemen who have already and who will, from time to time, assume special roles 
in future entertainments for the benefit of our fund. 

We would do violence to our convictions of justice, were we to withhold 
the meed of praise due certain members of our own committee, to-wit: lion. 
W. L. Calhoun.Dr. C. F. S. D'Alvigny, and Captain H. H. Colquitt. To their 
indomitable energy, beautiful courtesy, and excellent tact as a sub-committee, 
much credit is due for the pleasant memories we shall always retain of our firsl 
concerted effort to relieve the necessities of our unfortunate comrades. 

C. R. Haxi.kitkk, Chairman. 

Mr. Henry W. Grady entered the room and was loudly called for. On 
being escorted to the stand, he made a few T brief remarks in a very happy way, 
and asked on the part of the Piedmont Exposition Company, that a committee 
of fifty from our Association be appointed to prepare for a grand reunion of 
"the blue and gray" at a barbecue, to be given by the Exposition Company, at 
Kennesaw Mountain, during the exposition. 

General P. M. B. Young was called on and made an old-time ringing speech 
to the boys, and was loudly applauded. 

In response to Mr. Grady's request, the President was instructed to appoint 
at his leisure the committee of fifty. 

Speeches were made, supporting the motion, in patriotic and gallanl form 
by Captain Milledge, Captain Calhoun, Colonel McBride, Judge Robert I.. 
Rodgers, and others. 

Colonel Franklyn Starke moved the appointment of a committee of three 
to accept and to take charge of any and all donations that might he made by 
exhibitors at the Piedmont Exposition for the benefit of the Veterans, which 
motion was unanimously carried. 

Dr. Divine offered a resolution that the President he allowed cue week to 
appoint the various committees, authorized by this meeting, which was unani- 
mously adopted. 

The following new members were elected: G. W. Beavers, J. K. Wilson, 
John M. Boyle, John B. Webb, J. C. Hull', William T. Buzbee, A. E M< 
Garrity. 



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,,, 1 „ ;lill ,, p Howcil, oha,™a,; J 1 Alexander W 7^^ ^ M 

***-2??? T to* WH Chapman, SMInman, C W Seidell. H 
Bray. Q II Hjmds, .1 T Moon, w n ' _ R H Tonge j L 

," ' ,"""""„ ! 2£Ti JISSJbxJSS^I Leydem J . Toners 

!' ■> > S H ''''""' , q T „ 1(1 I B Gordon. J A Miller H R Powers, L J 

£ ! STs V I ;:r'r W MoS, M H.vor,y, P McQuaid, A J West, Geo 
;■,;;;;:.;",: L K bSUTh L U.. H W Verstile, T Ryan, A P Woodward, 

C R. Manl.il. i. chairman; W. A. Hemphill, G. G. Roy, K. c. uiv 
'■ "gSL Contribution Boxes: L. P. Thomas chairman; S. M. In- 

*£££!T£*£& "Hedge, chairman; d. C. Camphell, 

Q T pry, T. R Cleveland, T. H. P. Bloodworth Frank i V n 

( ,„ mmitl( . ( . on Dona tion 8 : Hugh H. Colquitt, chairman; H. Franklyn 

Btarke, W. C. Dodson. 

on motion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., October 15, 1887. 

The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association met at the Court 
1I() J,!: in ,,„. ( !ity court room, President Wright presided, and Captam F. M. 

" U V:;:t $££%«* . resolution that Captain P. M Myers he elected 
ArfSS Secretary! and that be be the custodian of the hook of Mmutes, winch 
shall be kepi al the courl house. 

, !a ptaiD (' R. Hanleiter submitted the following report; 

The committee appointed at your lad meeting to draft rules and regula- 

,i for the disbursement of the lately acquired relief fund of this Association 

^pectfully submit the following resolutions, which they think sufficient foi 
the purpose: 

Eeaolved That all applications for aid or relief by ex-Confederate officers 
or soldiers whether of the army or navy (having honorably acquitted them- 
selves), shall so certify ... the Treasurer in their warrant upon him for such 
sum as in their judgment will afford the required relief. 

B w,w, That the funds of this Association shall consist, first, of a Gen- 
eral Fund to be derived from membership fees and dues, fines, etc., and 
...I,,,,,, of a Relief Fund, to be derived from donations of whatever source. 
The General Fund shall be devoted to the defrayment of the current expenses 
„, t he Association, and shall be drawn against only when authorized by a vote 

„,• the A siation, a1 a regular meeting, or in ease of emergency, by the fres- 

i.1,,,1 or Chairman of the Executive Committee. 



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The Relief Fund shall be held sacred for the purpose of its creation, viz: 
The relief of disabled and indigent ex-Confederate officers and soldiers, and 
shall be paid out only to the order of a majority of the members of the Eteilef 
Committee, which order shall distinctly state the name and company, or regi- 
ment, of the person for whose relief the sum shall be drawn. 

C. R. Hanleiter, Chairman. 

The report was acted on by sections, and then adopted as a whole. 

Judge Calhoun made a report as to additional money that had come into 
his hands. 

Captain Hanleiter submitted the following, which was adopted, viz: 

Whereas, the ladies of the Memorial Association, of Fulton county, 
having graciously aided, and with great success, in creating a relief fund tor 
this Association, be it — 

Resolved, That they be invited to participate in the disbursement of the 
same, by reporting to the Relief Committee all cases of need coming to their 
knowledge among the mothers, widows, or families of ex-Confederate veterans, 
with such recommendation on each case as they may see proper to make. 

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to furnish an official copy of 
this action to Mrs. Milledge, President of the Memorial Association, with re- 
quest that the same be communicated to said body. 

Captain Hanleiter offered the following, which was adopted: 

Whereas, this Association having been in existence about eighteen months, 
during which period no formal report of its finances has been made, and — 

Whereas, it is important to the well-being and prosperity of societies, as 
of men and corporations, that their financial affairs should be known to all 
interested — 

Resolved, That the Secretary and Treasurer be requested to make to the 
Association, at its next regular meeting, full reports of all moneys received 
from membership fees and dues, fines, etc., and all other sources since its organ- 
ization, as well as the amount paid out, to wdiom, and for what purpose. 

Captain Milledge, chairman of the Committee on Mass Meetings, made his 
report that it was not feasible, and asked for further time, which was granted. 

Mr. Forbes offered a resolution that the Secretary be ordered to request 
Mr. Jones, in writing, to postpone his lecture, which was amended by Captain 
Milledge, by appointing Mr. Forbes to make the request. 

Dr. Fox moved to amend by putting on ('apt. Milledge and Col. Thomas, 
which prevailed. 

Judge Calhoun moved that the Association take tickets fur the concerl and 
try to sell them. 

Mr. Wilson moved that a committee of ten be appointed to go up the rail- 
road to meet the President of the United States. Carried. 

The following committee was appointed: Judge Calhoun, chairman; Dr. 
Fox, Colonel Thomas, Captain Milledge, Colonel McBride, Colonel Starke, W. 
T. Wilson, F. M. Myers, J. C. Campbell, Major Dunwoody. 

The committee on disbursement of Relief Fund, is as follows: L. I'. 
Thomas, D. G. Wylie, K. C. Divine, J. L. Crenshaw, Amos Fox. 



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Captain Hugh H. Colquitt submitted the following report: 
To the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association: 

At the monthly meeting of this Association, held third Monday night in 
August last, the undersigned committee was appointed to confer with Mr. 
Francis Fontaine, relative to a book of which he is the author, and entitled 
"Etowah, a Romance of the Confederacy," and a certain per centage of net 
receipts arising from the sale of said book, respectfully report: 

Thai Mr. Fontaine proposes to appropriate one-half of the net proceeds, 
after deducting commissions for every book sold, whether sold by himself or 
others, arising from the sale of his said book, to the building of a home for 
maimed and disabled Confederate soldiers. The said amount to be paid to this 
Association in such manner as may be hereafter decided. Your committee un- 
hesitatingly indorse the objects for which the book was written, and recom- 
mend that subscription be made to it by each member of the Association, by 
all Confederate soldiers, and by the people of the South at large. 

Hugh H. Colquitt, 
Jno. C. Campbell, 
John F. Jones, 

Committee. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., November 21, 1887. 

The Association met in the City Court room, at 8 o'clock p. m., and was 
called to order by Y ice-President Milledge, who presided in the absence of the 
President. 

The roll was called and absentees noted. 

The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. 

Captain Calhoun, on part of the Special Relief Committee, made the fol- 
lowing report : 
To the Confederate Veterans' Association : 

I submit the following report of cash received by me for the Association 
since \\\\ last report. From one conceit, at DeGive's Opera House, in addition 
to the amount formerly reported, as follows: 

From ( iaptain 1 [any Jackson ami others $ 10 00 

From Yellowstone Kit 550 00 



$560 00 

Respe< i fully submitted, and the direction of the Association is asked as to 
the disposition of the fund. \\. L, Calhoun. 

Captain Calhoun was asked to turn over the money thus accounted for to 
Dr. Fox, Treasurer of the Association. 

Dr. D'Alvignj suggested the appointmenl of a committee to aid Prof. 
Barilli in getting up a concerl for the benefit of the Association. 

1,11 motion, the chair appointed the following as said committee: Drs. 

D'AI\ ignj . FOX, and Divine. 



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On motion of Captain Calhoun, the thanks of the Association were n 
tended to Colonel J. Franklyn Stark,-, by a rising vote, for his /,al and interest 
in the benefit given this Association by Yellowstone Kit. 

Captain F. M. Myers offered the following preamble and resolutions which 
were unanimously adopted amid the greatest enthusiasm: 

Whereas. Yellowstone Kit, in a spirit of unusual generosity and charity 

did undertake, at great expense and trouble to himself, a benefit <xhil.it, '„, 

the -day of November, at Peters' Park, the entire proceeds to go fn,- the 
Relief Fund of the needy and destitute Confederate soldiers; and whereas his 
exhibition promised to be one of great success, had it no, been interrupted 
and broken up by the conduct of A. Wickers, which, under the circumstances 
was unwarranted and of no profit to the said Wickers. thTefore he it — 

Resolved, That this Association return their heartfelt thanks to Yellowstone 
Kit for his generous and noble effort to assist our needy comrades, and con- 
gratulate ourselves that he was able to turn over to us the amount of $550, the 
proceeds of his exhibition as far as it went. And we do recommend him in good 
people wherever he may go, and especially to ex-Confederates, as an honest, 
good-hearted, liberal-minded man, deserving esteem and respect. 

Resolved, That we condemn, in unqualified terms, a man who will ruth- 
lessly break up a charitable entertainment, when he was put on notice thai the 
whole proceeds of said entertainment would go to the benefit of the poor and 
needy of any community. 

On motion of Colonel Starke, the Secretary was directed to furnish a copy 
of the resolutions to the daily papers for publication; also, to furnish Yellow 
stone Kit with an enrolled copy. Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., December 19, 1887. 

The Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association met in the basement 
of the Court House, at 8 o'clock p. m. 

Captain Forbes acted as Secretary. The roll call was dispensed with. 
The Minutes of last meeting were read and continued. 
Dr. Amos Fox, Treasurer, submitted the following report: 

GENERAL FUND. 

April 27 — To cash from B. J. Davis, Treasurer. . . $ ;;:; 00 

May 13 — To cash from Frank Myers (contributed) s no 

June 21 — To cash from B. J. Davis, Secretary 3 50 

July 19— To cash from B. J. Davis, Secretary 00 

October 29 — To cash from Captain Couch, exposition gates (i 80 

December 5 — To cash from Frank Myers, Asst. Secretary I*- : *, > 

December 9 — To cash from Frank Myers, Asst. Secretary 12 05 

* 90 05 



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May 13— By cash paid band Memorial day $30 00 

May 17— By cash paid Harrison & Co (P. C.) 2 50 

June 30— By cash paid Harrison & Co. (P. C.) 2 50 

July 27— By cash paid W. C. & Co. (badges) 14 65 

November 12 — By cash paid provisions (S. A. Stroud) 2 50 

December 5 — By cash paid M. Kutz & Co. (ribbon) 15 00 

I (ember 9— By cash paid janitor (C. H.) 2 90 

Balance 20 60 

$ 90 05 

SPECIAL FUND. 

September 24 — To cash W. L. Calhoun, proceeds concert $ 528 75 

December 19 — To cash W. L. Calhoun, proceeds concert 10 50 

December 19— To cash W. L. Calhoun, Yellowstone Kit 550 00 

$1,089 25 

October 26— Paid voucher No. 1, K. C. Divine $ 5 00 

October 26 " " 2, C. Powell 5 00 

October 26 " " 3, G. W. Herndon 5 00 

March 5 " " 4, A. N. Cox 5 00 

March 15 " ,: 5, B. F. Ponder 5 00 

March 25 " " 6, S. A. Stroud 5 00 

March 28 " " 7, W. A. 5 00 

December 9 ''8, John Burns 5 00 

December 19 " " 9, G. M. Cullum 5 00 

Balance cash in bank 1 ,044 25 

$1,089 25 

B. J. Davis, Secretary j made the following report: 

T< i cash for fees and dues $58 75 

By cash paid Treasurer $44 50 

By cash paid janitor and other incidental expenses 8 45 

By cash commissions retained 5 80 

$58 75 

The death of the following members was announced: J. H. Reed, "W. M. 
Williams. A. It. McCutcheon. 

II K. \V. Childless, Company I. Nineteenth Mississippi Volunteers, was 
elected a member. Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., February 21, 1888. 

The Association mel in the City Court room, at 8 o'clock p.m. The Pre- 
sident and Vice President being absent, Captain Hugh II. Colquitt was called 
tn the chair, on iuoii.ni of Dr. Alvigny. 

.Minute- of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. 

Treasurer Fox, referring to his reporl made at last meeting, said it should 
have iin luded an item to the eii'eei that he had deposited $560.50 of the special 
fund in the Neal Bank for three months, on interest at four per cent. 



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The action of the Treasurer was endorsed by the meeting. 

Dr. D'Alvigny spoke of the necessity of hiring a hall for the regular, 
monthly and annual meetings of the Association. 

Dr. Fox followed on the same line, and suggested thai the K. of I*, hall 
could be had for our meeting at $50 per year, perhaps less. 

On motion of Col. Thomas, Dr. Pox was authorized to make the necessary 
arrangements; rent of hall not to exceed $50 per annum, and advertise nexl 
meeting accordingly. 

Col. Thomas suggested the propriety and importance of providing for 
Memorial Day exercises. After some discussion, it was agreed thai the Execu- 
tive committee should take the matter in hand, confer with the Ladies' .Memo 
rial Association, and make all necessary arrangements. 

Col. Thomas moved the appointment of a committee of six to devise a plan 
for erecting headstones over the graves of the Confederate dead at Oakland 
cemetery. The following committee was appointed : Col. L. P. Thomas, chair 
man; Capt. John Milledge, Dr. Amos Fox, Dr. K. C. Divine, Dr. C. F. S. 
D'Alvigny, and Col. Robert L. Rodgers. 

On motion of Dr. D'Alvigny, a vote of thanks was tendered Prof. Barilli 
and the Polymic club. Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga.. Match 19, 1888. 

The Association met in the hall of the Knights of Pythias at 8 o'clock p. 
m. Call of the roll was dispensed with. Minutes of the last meeting were 
read and confirmed. 

Dr. Amos Fox made a report for ('apt. HughH. Colquitt, of the Execu- 
tive committee, stating that he had secured the services of Col. Tims. (J Jones, 
of Alabama, as orator of the day for memorial services. 

Col. L. P. Thomas made a verbal report for the committee on headstones; 
and asked for further time, which was granted. 

Captain Milledge gave a history of the work already done for the graves of 
the "unknown dead," by the Ladies' Memorial Association. 

Capt. Calhoun, Capt. Milledge, and Col. Fry, joined in suggesting and 
discussing various plans for raising necessary funds. 

On motion of Col. L. P. Thomas, the following members were added t" 
the committee, viz.: W. L. Calhoun, G. T. Fry, 1). J. Irby, .1. V. Bishop, II. 
Franklyn Starke, Mike Haverty. 

On motion of Capt. Frank Myers. Col. L. P. Thomas was requested to 
confer with Capt. Wright, President and Commander of the Association, and 
render him such assistance as lie may need in the command of the veterans on 
Memorial Day. 

Capt. Calhoun asked that the Headsti a committee be authorized to ae 

date with them such citizens as they may think proper in their plan for raising 
funds. 

Dr. Fox reported that he had secured the hall of the K. of P. for $80 per 
year, which was received and adopted. 



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Dr. Amos Fox was added to the committee on Badges, and the committee 
as constituted (Fox, Calhoun, and Divine) was requested and instructed to se- 
cure a permanent badge by the next regular meeting. 

The following new members were elected, viz.: H. H. Marshall, co. G, 
12th 6a.; Bayard L. Mcintosh, 2d Sergeant co. B, 18th Ga. Battalion; S. M. 
Pegg, co. B, 27th Miss. Vol.; J. C. Baird, co. I, IstGa. Regulars. Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., April 16th, 1888. 

The Association met in K. of P. hall, at 8 o'clock p. m. Roll was called 
and absentees noted. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. 

Col. L. P. Thomas of the committee on Headstones, reported progress, 
and asked for further time, which was granted. 

Dr. Amos Fox reported for committee on Baiges, and exhibited samples of 
designs, which was adopted as the permanent badge of the Association. 

(apt. Conley moved that none but the silver or white metal badge be used 
by members on all parades and public occasions. The motion was discussed 
by Col. Fry, Dr. D'Alvignv, Mr. Verstille, Robert L. Rodgers, Capt. Hugh H. 
Colquitt, Capt. Milledge, and others. 

Col. Fry moved to table the resolution. The motion was seconded, put 
and lost. The original motion of Capt, Conley was adopted. 

Col. Fry moved that the members of the Association be allowed six months 
in which to furnish themselves with the badges; which motion was discussed 
by the following members: Conley, Calhoun, Colquitt, Crenshaw, and McBride. 

('apt. Hugh II. Colquitt moved to amend by requiring the Treasurer of 
the Association to buy and keep on hand 25 white metal badges for the use of 
members who may he unable to supply themselves. The amendment was ac- 
cepted and the motion prevailed. 

Dr. Pox moved Jo amend the by-laws by changing tlie night for meeting 
from the t'linl .Monday night to third Saturday night in each month. 

A motion was adopted inviting all Confederate veterans in the city and 
county, and all visiting Confederates to unite with us on Memorial Day, and 
the Secretary instructed to have the invitation published. 

John \V. Butler, co. <;. Mih S. C. Infantry ; Dr. Henry Jervey, S. C. Ar- 
tillery; Col. Roberl F. Maddox, Lt. Col. 42d Ga. regiment, and Colonel 2d Ga. 
Reserves, were elected members. Adjourned. 



ANNUAL MEETING. 

Atlanta, Ga., April 25th, 1888. 

The Association met in their hall at K.:50 a. m. President Wright presid- 
ing. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. 

Dr. Fox moved thesuspensi >f the rules for the election of new mem- 
bers. The motion prevailed; and the following were elected : .(no M Connelly, 
co A. Btb Ga. Battalion Artillery ; II C Hamilton, co G, 3d Ga.; Otto Spahr,' 



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band 42d Ga.; J D Edwards, Hays headquarters 1st La. Brigade; R 8 Ozburn 
co E, 30th Ga.; Capt W A Fuller; J 15 Turner ; Geo 11 Eddleraan, co C, lOtn 
Ga.; MMcSweeny, Capt co D, 10th Tenn; Joseph B Allen. CorpcoA, 1 Til, <;.,.; 
W A Childress, co K, 38th Ga.; Rev John Win Jones, Chaplain Lee's Staff, A 
of N Va. ; Gabriel Jacobs, co A, Cobb's Legion Infantry; Jaa A Audi 
Capt and Insp Field Trans A of Tenn.; .las M Couper, Adjl 20th Miss.; \Y II 
Osburn, co F, 1st Ga. Vols.; S M Powell,,,, a Cobb's Legion ; J MLidell, 
Capt co H, 16th Ga.; Jas D Ely, private eo 11. 54th Ga.; T F Brewster, l 
54th Ga., and afterwards A A Surgeon 1st Ga. 

The roll was called. The President announced as the next business the 
election of officers for the ensuing twelve months. 

Dr. Fox nominated Capt. W. L. Calhoun for President. The rules were 
suspended on motion of Maj J Gadsden Kong, and Captain Calhoun was elected 
by acclamation. 

Captain Hugh H. Colquitt was nominated for Vice-President. The rules 
were suspended and he was elected by acclamation. . 

Captain F. M. Myers was nominated for Secretary. The rules were sus- 
pended and he was elected by acclamation. 

The rules were suspended and Dr. Amos Fox was elected Treasurer l>y ac- 
clamation. 

Dr. Fox nominated Dr. G. B. Strickler for re-election as Chaplain. John 
L. Conley nominated Rev. T. P. Cleveland. The ballot resulted : Cleveland 
34; Strickler 30. On motion, Mr. Cleveland's election was made unanimous. 

The following gentlemen were nominated for the Executive committee: L. 
P. Thomas, John L. Conley, K. C. Divine, J. Gadsden King. Frank T. Ryan. 
The rules were suspended and they were elected by acclamation. 

Mr. Garrison moved the appointment of a committee of three to escort the 
presidentelect to the chair. Messrs. Garrison, Irby, andD'Alvigny wereap 
pointed, and executed their commission amidst greal applause. 

Captain Calhoun, taking the chair, spoke as follow-, ; 

Gentlemen of the Association : Language will fail me in the attempt to expre-*- 
to you my appreciation of the honor conferred in selecting me as President and 
Commander of the Association. I have often in the past felt grateful for honors 
bestowed, but never has my heart been touched as it has been to-night. You know 
that*I did not seek it. I was willing and content to occupy an humble position in 
your ranks. I have assembled with you not for honor, not for office ; but as a vete- 
ran for veterans, to perpetuate the memories of the lost cause — a cause sacred to as; 
a cause which, in our opinion, involved civil liberty, private property, honor, patriot- 
ism, homes, and firesides — a cause "sustained by conviction and consecrated by in- 
heritance." The people of the Southern States believed thit most sacred rights had 
been infringed; that the class of property which constituted their wealth had been 
endangered — all in violation of the letter and spirit of the declaration of independ- 
ence and fundamental law enforced in the Constitution ; that this was a breach of 
the compact between the States in the formation of the Union; and that they, there- 
fore, had the legal and just right to withdraw from it for their protection. Was DOt 
the defense of these principles and rights worthy of the sons of the South, and of 
the shedding of our best blood, and sacrifice of our most valuable live-. If we had / 



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submitted without a struggle, we would have proved recreant to our ancestral faiths, 
and deserved the scorn and reproach of the brave in every land. Our noble women 
— God bless them — whose patriotism and devotion never nagged during the entire 
struggle, and to whom Mr. Davis, in beautiful language, dedicated his great work 
in defense of the South, would have lost respect for us, and consigned us to a posi- 
tion which no brave or chivalrous man could occupy. Our sunny skies, beautiful 
trees, and bright flowers, would have frowned upon us. No ! No ! we could not 
desert our country. Through this organization, and by all other means, let us pro- 
claim to our descendants that we were not traitors. We meet here as brothers, to 
revive and cherish the memories of that great contest. To-morrow is Memorial 
Day. We will go in a body to the graves of our comrades. It will arouse sad 
memories, yet they will be sweetened by the thought that fair and tender hands are 
paying tribute to their bravery and self-sacrifice, by decorating their graves with the 
beautiful flowers of our own sunny clime. If it be true that the spirits of the dead 
visit the earth, I doubt notthey will be there to remain silent and invisible witnesses 
of the holy tribute. Comrades ! brothers ! we too shall soon be there. Our ranks 
are thinning. Even upon the youngest of our members the wrinkles and gray hairs 
of age are gathering. We should be true to each other in all respects. If one of 
us in the great battle of life falls, fainting by the wayside, we must raise him up. If 
one passes over the river, we must honor his memory. We must do our duty. Gen. 
Lee, our great captain, said "duty is the sublimest word in our language.'' A noble 
legacy of wisdom ! I thank you from my heart for your kindness to me. As your 
presiding officer, I invoke your sympathy and patience. I can do nothing without 
them. I shall endeavor to so conduct myself as to command your respect, and I 
hope and believe that we can in a few years make our organization an honor to our- 
selves and to our country. At any rate, we can still be true and kind to each other, 
and at last round up our lives with the satisfaction of knowing that we have not lived 
for self alone, but have accomplished some good in this world. 

dipt, I limb H. Colquitt, Vice-President, being called, spoke as follows : 

My Comrades and Friends : I thank you for the honor you have conferred in 
electing me an officer in the Confederate Veterans' Association. I thank God that 
there are so many of us still alive to come together and cherish the blessed memories 
of the past. Permit me to call attention to some reasons that ought to inspire 
us to active, earnest effort in keeping alive this organization. There has an 
idea gone abroad that the "New South" is peopled with a new race of men ; that 
the present prosperity of our section is due to men who have grown up and developed 
since the war. This is not true. At a meeting of the Manufacturers' Association of 
this city, some months ago, I stated that the material development of this section had 
been brought about by Southern men ; that with few exceptions every paying manu- 
facturing industry among us was managed and controlled by Southern men, and 
thai Northern and foreign capital had only aided, in a manner, enterprises conceived 
and carried forward to success by our own people; that the wonderful building up 
of our own State, and adjoining States, from the desolate waste left after the ravages 
of war, was our own work Shortly afterwards the Atlanta Constitution entered 
into an examination on this line, and published elaborate details that fully sustained 
»ny statement. It was shown that in every branch of industry, Southern men and 



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Southern capital, had done, and was still doing the work, and that the leading spirits 
were, in almost every instance, our own people. Now, I state to you that the men 
who have done this great work of making a new empire out of the desolation at the 
close of the warj are not men of the new period, but the same men who fought 
heroically our battles, and who, when peace came, with fortitude withstood the fear- 
ful pressure of reconstruction. Look about you. Examine the record to-day, and 
you will find in every branch of human industry the truth of this statement. Among 
the railroads, in the busy marts, in the factories, in the mines, in the professions, in 
the pulpits, on the farm, in the legislative halls, in agricultural pursuits, in every- 
thing, everywhere, you will find that the foremost men are ex-Confederate soldiers. 
The men who have built up your manufactories, and to-day manage them success- 
fully ; the men who are at the head of your vast railway systems ; the men who 
control your press ; the men who control your large mercantile houses ; your judges, 
your leading preachers, your wise lawyers, your statesmen. All ! all ! I say, were 
our Confederate soldiers. The men who fought the battles of the country are to-day 
the leaders of thought and the moulders of public opinion. Who led us through the 
wilderness of reconstruction, and planted our feet in this land that flows with milk 
and honey? The ex-Confederate soldier ! Who is to-day at the head of the great 
railway system of your State ? An ex-Confederate soldier ! Who to-day guide's 
your ship of State on its course of honor and progress ? An ex-Confederate soldier ! 
Who to-day stands in the halls of the Nation as the leader and exponent of the po- 
litical faith of our fathers, honored and trusted all over this great continent ? An 
ex-Confederate soldier. There may be a "New South," but the spirit that animates 
and guides it, the blood that pulses through its every vein — the will that gives it 
force and power, is still embodied in the same men who bared their breasts to the 
bullets, and rushed unterrified with the "rebel yell" to the mouth of thundering 
cannon. " 'Tis true, 'tis pity, and pity 'tis 'tis true," that we are pressing rapidly 
out of the scene. Soon, very soon, death will beat our last tattoo. The youngest 
among us show the signs of approaching old age, hence it behooves us to stand close 
together, elbow to elbow, for the small space that is left to us. Hence it is that we 
should be active now in keeping alive this Association, and by earnest effort make it 
strong enough to give aid to the sick and poor, and a decent burial to the dead. No 
great government stands ready to pour out its pensions for our help. We must de- 
pend on ourselves and the generous aid of our own people. With a strong organi- 
zation, properly directed, we can go before our people and present a claim that no 
man can refuse. It was a glorious struggle, grandly carried to the end by noble 
men. Let us never for a moment forget it, and to-morrow, as we march to the cem- 
etery, let each man's heart swell with proud emotion, that he was once a Confede- 
rate soldier. As we look on each grave of our soldier dead, as we think of him 
who rests there in eternal sleep, let us bow our heads in silent reverence, for there a 
hero lies buried. I accept the office you have so kindly tendered me, and will dis- 
charge its duties to the full measure of my ability. 

The thanks of the Association were tendered by a rising rote to the retiring 

President and Vice-President. 



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Dr. Fox, Treasurer, submitted the following report : 

1888. GENERAL FUND. 

January 1, To cash on hand in Bank $ 20 90 

April 17, To cash from B. J. Davis, Secretary 7 00 

April 19, To cash from F. M. Myers, Assistant Secretary 2 25 

April 23, " " " " " 75 



February 1, By cash paid to W. C. Dodson, voucher 14 $ 7 00 

March ' 24, " C. E. Langford, " 24 100 

April 21, " Hall rent, March, April and May 9 00 



|30 90 



17 00 



April 25, Balance on hand $ 13 90 

1888. SPECIAL FUND. 

Jan'y 1, To balance on hand $ 483 75 

" 2, To cash from Barilli's concert 74 50 



$558 25 



Jan'y 20, Paid J. M. Kemp voucher 10 $ 5 00 

" 20, " W. S. Shomp " 11.... 5 00 

" 22, " A. W. Landrum " 12 5 00 

'• 30, " E. B. Newbern " 13.... 5 00 

Feb'y 2, •' A. N. Cox " 15 5 00 

" 7, " S.A.Stroud " 16.... 5 00 

•' 29, " Williams " 17.... 5 00 

March 1, " Hanny&Dunlap " 18 7 50 

'• 2, " A. J. Haltivvanger " 19 3 35 

" 3, " C.H. Swift & Co, for coffin. " 20.... 25 00 

" 20, " Vouchers 21, 22 and 23 20 00 

" 21, " C. D'Alvigny - " 25.... 5 00 

April 10, '• C. A. Ritcher " 26... 500 

Mar. 27. " F. C. McLendon " 27.... 5 00 

April '21. '• \V. Smith . " 38.... 5 00 

" 28, • Amos Fox " 31 29 50 



145 75 



Balance on hand in Bank $413 50 

By certificate of deposit in Neal's Bank 560 50 



Total on hand $973 00 



Secretary Davis submitted the following report : 

Dr. io fees and dues collected $ 103 00 

( !r. I»,v amount paid Treasurer $51 50 

" Janitor, insurance and expenses 8 50 

retained as commissions 43 00 

$103 00 



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Col. Thomas, of Headstone committee, reported progress. The committee 
proposes to hold a Fair in September next. 

Capt. Colquitt moved that the special committee be continued, and the 

motion prevailed. 

On motion of Dr. D'Alvigny, the office of Surgeon was created, under a 
suspension of the rules. 

Drs. Divine and Todd were placed in nomination. Dr. Divine received 
34 votes ; Dr. Todd received - votes. Dr. Divine's election was made unani 
mous. 

Moved and seconded that the husiness men be requested to close their places 
of business at one o'clock p. m. on Memorial Day. Carried. 

The President urged, in a neat address, members to attend the memorial 
exercises. 

All ex-Confederates were, by resolution, invited to join with our Associn 
tion to-morrow. 

The President appointed the following Visiting committee : Dr. £. J. 
Roach, Dan. J. Irby, Michael Haverty, John F. Edwards. 



Atlanta, Ga., Monday. May 21, 1888 

The Association met, with President Calhoun in the chair. All the officert 
were present but the Treasurer, who was absent from the city. 

By motion of Vice-President Colquitt the roll call was dispensed with. 

The minutes of the former meeting were read and adopted. 

Then President Calhoun made the following report of the Executive com 
mittee : 

"As ex-officio chairman of the Executive committee, I have the honor to report 
that the committee has met twice since the last meeting of the Association, and have 
had under consideration several matters involving our welfare and future prosperity. 
On the subject of providing permanent quarters for our general meetings, the con - 
mittee was unanimous in the opinion that we should do so, and appointed a sub- 
committee to make a selection, and report to our committee. They did so, and 
ascertained that the entire upper story of the building located on Hroad street, at 
the S. E. corner of the bridge, consisting of one large hall and three small rooms, 
with a passage between, could be rented for twenty-live dollars per month, or the 
hall alone at twelve and a half dollars per month, and that we could have until OOI 
next meeting to determine whether we would accept the same. The committee have 
also had under consideration the reports of the officers handling the finance! of the 
Association, and have appointed a sub-committee to make examination thereof. The 
sub-committee now have in hand the material necessary to complete their work, and 
will submit a detailed report at the next meeting. The Executive committee will 
hereafter meet on the first and third Monday nights in each month, and on the third 
Monday night one-half hour before the meeting of the Association. 
Respectfully submitted, 

W. L. Calhoun, Chairman. 



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Captain Colquitt moved, and seconded by John Campbell, Esq., that the com- 
mittee be authorized to take Dr. Connally's Hall at $2$ per month, as soon as it 
can be done. 

Committee on the Fair asked for further time, and on motion of John Campbell, 

Esq., it was granted. 

Captain Colquitt moved that the Secretary be directed to ask the press to take 
notice of our Fair. 

The Rev. Mr. Cleveland moved that a committee of three of our Association 
from each ward, be appointed to solicit members for the Association. Carried. 

The Rev. Mr. Cleveland rose to a question of privilege, and thanked the Asso- 
ciation in very appropriate and pretty language for the honor of electing him Chap- 
lain. 

Major King moved that Captain Colquitt write a letter of thanks to Col. Jones, 
of Montgomery, Ala., for his beautiful address on Memorial Day. It was seconded 
by Rev. Mr. Cleveland, and carried by a rising vote. 

Major King moved that all papers in reference to the late Confederacy be ob- 
tained; and Captain Colquitt amended by adding that all things pertaining, besides 
papers, be obtained if possible, to be put into our archives. 

The President reported that he would let the old Relief committee stand in 
part and put three new members on. The committee is L. P. Thomas, Amos Fox, 
Volney Dunning, R. M. Clayton, Chas. D'Alvigny. 

Dr. D'Alvigny moved that cards be struck off with list of officers and commit- 
tees on them. Seconded and carried. 

Captain Colquitt moved that the Secretary publish each meeting the day before 
we meet. Carried. 

F. M. Myers, Secretary. 



Hall F. C. V. Association, Atlanta, Ga., June 18, 1888. 

The Association met, President Calhoun in the chair. All officers present. 

On motion of Vice-President Colquitt roll was suspended. Minutes read and 
adopted, after correction by Vice-President Colquitt. 

The President stated that under the contract made with Dr. Connally that the 
hall had been rented at the rate of $25 per month. 

Captain Conley moved that the Executive committee take such steps as to the 
dedication of our New Hall as may seem proper. 

Dr. Fox moved an amendment, so that the same committee see to the furnish- 
ing of the hall, which was carried as amended. 

Col. Thomas made a report of his Fair committee, and proposed to change the 
time of the Fair to November. Col. Thomas suggested that the committee meet 
some day before our next meeting in July, when Vice-President Colquitt suggested 
that Col. Thomas call the committee at as early a day as possible; then Vice-Pres. 
Colquitt suggested that we take our new hall as soon as it was ready. 

Col. Thomas suggested that we have a picnic at Grant's Park, and further that 
we have the Association picnic on the 22d July. 



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Captain Colquitt suggested that we have a committee to name the day through 
the papers, and that we see Mr. Marsh and go to Salt Springs. He moved that a 
committee be appointed to take the matter in hand. 

Col. Abbot amended Col. Colquitt's motion, that the President appoint a 
committee of five to report to the President, and that he report through the Press to 
the Association. Passed. 

Captain Colquitt moved that the President appoint a committee to represent our 
Association at each of the regimental reunions. Passed. 

Dr. Fox introduced the following resolutions — 

Resolved, That the Honorable Jefferson Davis be elected an honorary member 
of the Association, and that the Secretary notify him of his election. 

Resolved, That the Association present him a suitable badge, with a letter from 
its President, expressive of our unchanging devotion to him, and the cause he loved 
so dearly; and when called hence by Divine authority to a better home, that he 
will bequeath this badge to the "Daughter of the Confederacy," to be kept by her 
as an heir loom, from the soldiers who were ever constant to the principles of the 
old South. Carried by a rising vote. 

Mr. Garrison made application to be put on the retired list. 

Mr. S. J. Allen moved that our Chaplain, or some minister of his choice 
preach to us at our Hall once a month. Amended by Col. Thomas, that we have 
annual services by our Chaplain at such place and time as he may select. Carried. 

Moved by Major Starke, and seconded, that all names that were offered and 
properly vouched for, and the fee of admission paid, that they be admitted. Passed. 

The President made a few remarks as to the duty of the members to attend the 
funeral services of our deceased brethren. 

Rev. Dr. Cleveland suggested that we have a memorial service over our dead 
brothers. Whereupon Captain Conley moved the following resolutions : 

Resolved, That there be held on the third Sunday in October, in each and every 
year, a memorial service as a matter of respect to those members of the Association 
who may have died during the preceding year. 

Resolved, further, That the details of such memorial service shall be arranged 
by the Executive committee. Passed. 

The Picnic committee : Col. Abbott, Hammond, Martin, Nally, Major Starke, 
Geo. A. Webster. 

The following named persons were admitted to membership : B. F. Abbott, A. 
J. Pinson, L. J. Laird, S. J. Allen, Alexander Northington, James B. Warren, Sam'l 
Hape, W. R. Hodgson, L.J. Bloodworth, A. J. Hunt, V. A. Wilson, J. I). William-. 

F. M. Myers, Secretary. 



Hall F. C. C. V. Association, July io, 1888. 

The Association met, President Calhoun in the chair. All the officers present, 
but the Treasurer and Chaplain. Minutes read and approved. 

The following named persons were elected members: M. G. McKenzie, Kufaula 
Light Artillery; J. J. Griffin, co. B, 8th Ga Vol.; V. A. Wilson, co. E, 7th Ga ; I. 
M. Ponder, W. L. Bryan, co. D, 13th Ga.; John B. Thompson, co. K, 3S1I1 ( . 



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H. Williams, co. H, 42c! Ga.; J. A. Bridwell, co. D, 1st Conf. Regiment ; Jerry 
Lynch, co. B, 4th Ala.; L. T. Mitchell, Corporal co. A, 8th Ga.; Warren Jourdan, 
co. F, 1st Ga. Vols ; Wm. J. Bartley, co. G., 3d Ga. 

The matter of Captain G. B. Forbes' application for one or two rooms of the 
Association was referred to the Executive committee. 

The President spoke of the dedication of the hall, and stated that the commit- 
tee bad decided to put it off until September. 

Secretary F. M. Myers tendered his resignation, which was accepted. 

Major King moved that the Secretary be requested to retain his office until his 
successor was elected. 

Mr. S. J. Allen moved that the Association have a transparent sign so that 
visiting soldiers would find where our hall is. 

Under the head of communications, the Secretary read a reply from Honorable 
Jefferson Davis. 

Major King moved that the letter of Mr. Davis be spread on the minutes, and 
that the letter be filed among the archives of our Association. Carried. 

The President called the attention of the Association that one hundred chairs, 
and desks for the Association, had been purchased. 

Moved by Major King, that we do now adjourn, which was carried. 

F. M. Myers, Secretary. 



Hall F. C. C. V. A., July 26th, 1888. 

Association met pursuant to a call by the President, for a special meeting. 
President in the chair. Secretary and Treasurer present. 

Col. B. F. Abbott, chairman of the committee on Picnic, made a report 
thai he was in conference with the Chautauqua Association, to have a picnic at 
their grounds at Salt Springs, and after some discussion and a statement by 
Mr. Henry Grady, the Association, by unanimous vote, adopted the 4th of 
.Inly as the day lor the Picnic, and Salt Springs as the place. 

.Moved and carried that the President be authorized to invite O. M. Mitchell 
(Jrand Army Post, and any oilier persons or organizations he may see tit. 

Dr. .). Stainback Wilson, Surgeon General Hospital Richmond, and then 
Surgeon lOtb Georgia, was elected a member of the Association. Adjourned. 

George B. Fokbes, Acting Secy. 



Hall F. C. C. V. A., August 20, 1888. 

The Veterans met in their Hall. Calling the roll was dispensed with. 
In the absence of the President and Vice President, Col. L. P Thomas 
was called to the chair, and J. F. Edwards to act as Secretary. 
Minutes of the last meeting was read and adopted. 
On motion of Dr. Fox, .1. F. Edwards was elected permanent Secretary. 



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On motion of Dr. Fox. a page of the minute journal was sel apart to the 
memory of Capt. John Kcely, and the Secretary was instructed to have it 
suitably inscribed, giving date of birth and death. 

Capt. John L. Conley, through Dr. Fox, presented the Veterans with sev- 
eral handsome steel engravings; for which, upon motion of .Mr. Roberts, hi 
received their hearty thanks. 

On motion, Dr. Fox was requested to report at the next regular meeting 
the cost of having these engravings framed. 

The following Veterans were elected to membership, having paid dues and 
initiation fee : J. H. Mathews, co. F, 2d Kentucky Cavalry; W. J. Spink*, 1st 
Lieut, co. I, 1st Kentucky Cavalry; W. Cook, co. F. 8th Ga. Regulars. 

On motion, the Veterans adjourned. 

J. F. Edwards. Secretan . 



HallF. C. C. V. A.. October 1. isss. 

The Veterans met in called session in their hall, with President ( lalhoun in 
the chair. All the officers present. 

The minutes of last regular meeting read and approved. 

The following resolution was offered by Dr. Fox, that 

Whereas, the West View Cemetery Association having offered a fifty foot 
square lot as a burial place for the members of this Association, provided they 
erect a monument, costing not less than rive hundred dollars, within two years; 
therefore be it 

Resolved, That we, the Confederate Veterans' Association of Fulton county, 
accept the same, and that the money for erecting this monument he raised by 
private subscription, and that this matter be referred to the Executive commit- 
tee, to perfect all details relating to this offer. Adopted. 

By Capt, John L. Conley — 

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the President I'm- tin- 
purpose of formulating a plan admitting the sons of veterans as members of 
our Association. Adopted. 

By Capt. W. G. Newman — 

Resolved, That in the appointment of escorts to attend funerals, the firs) 
named member shall be chairman, and that the escort shall meet in the hall of 
the Association at the hour designated, and proceed in a body under the charge 
of the chairman, in further discharge of their duties assigned them. Adopted. 

By Capt. H. H. Colquitt— 

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed as a Btanding committee 
on rooms. It shall be the duty of this committee to correspond with the lead- 
ing newspapers and periodicals, and ask them to furnish copies of their publi 
cations for the reading rooms of this Association. It shall also be their duty i. 
secure relics of the late war to be placed in the rooms of this Association, and 
it shall be their duty to have a general supervision of the hall and rooms ,>\ the 
Association. Adopted. 



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By President W. L. Calhoun — 

Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are tendered to Gen. John B. 
Gordon, Capt. E. P. Howell, and Henry W. Grady, for their appropriate and 
beautiful addresses delivered on the occasion of our dedicatory exercises. To 
.Mr. Cleveland and Dr. Strickler for their services, and to the ladies and gen- 
tlemen who honored us with their presence ; and to Prof. Wurm's Orchestra 
for the sweet music rendered voluntarily and which added so much to our 
pleasure. Adopted. 

The following committees were appointed from each ward in the city, 
whose duty it will be to solicit new members of our Association : 

First Ward— 11. Haverty, S. M. Inman, K. C. Divine. 

Second. Ward— Geo A. Webster, George Hillyer, J. S Mitchell. 

Third Ward— Goo. B. Forbes, J. D. Garrison, R. M. Clayton. 

Fourth Ward—T P. Cleveland, Geo. T. Fry, W S. Thomson. 

Fifth Ward—Z. A. Rice, A. P. Woodward,\j. S. Todd. 

Sixth Ward—G. S. Prior, H. H Colquitt, M. C. Kiser. 

The following correspondence was read by the President, and on motion 
was ordered to be spread upon the minutes.: 

Atlanta, Ga., June 19th, 1888. 
Eon. Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, Miss. ; 

Dear Sir — In discharge of the pleasant duty imposed upon me by the en- 
close,! resolution of the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association, I 
have the honor to send herewith the badge of the Association, and to assure 
you that the presentation of it evidences in the highest degree our appreciation 
of your exalted character. Your ability, devotion to country, noble struggle 
lor the perpetuation of our Government as the Fathers made it, and heroic self- 
sacritice lor the people of the South has not been paralleled. The events of 
your life will form the highest page in the records of deeds of those brave spirits 
who foughl for liberty. Rest well assured that you have the love of our peo- 
ple, and their most earnest wishes for your good health, happiness and long 
hfe- Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

Wm. Lowndes Calhoun, President, etc. 

Beauvoir, Miss., July 17th, 1888. 
Wm. Lowndes Calhoun, Esq., President, etc: 

Dear Sir— I gratefully acknowledge the honor conferred upon me by the 
Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association, in the resolution which you 
enclose to me. and the beautiful gold badge which accompanied it. The value 
of the gratifying offering is enhanced by the fact that the Association gave the 
reversion of it to my daughter, so as to perpetuate the token beyond the dura- 
tion of my lite. In the history of human events it has often happened that 
success was no! attained 1>\ the jusi cause, hut we have consolation in the fact 

"'••'t virtue and truth, if overturned bj force, have usually been vindicated by 
the avenger Time Your Association, and others of a kindred character, 
musl serve the grand purpose f giving to posterity a just appreciation of the 
cause and conduct, for and by which the veterans strove in most unequal war 
'" maintain the principles consecrated by the blood of (he American revolution 

Please presenl my cordial acknowledgment to your Association, and believe 
me, Fraternally, Jeffekson Davis, 



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The following named Veterans were admitted as members of this Asso- 
ciation, having conformed to our by-laws relating to dues, etc. : (Irani Wilkins, 
Troup artillery; L. B. Anderson, Major 7th Ga.; J. Colton Lyr - int CO. 
I, 1st S. C. ; George H. Force, co. B, 2d S. C.;B D. Lee, tsl Lieut, co. K. 64th 
Ga.; Henry Jennings, Lieut. Troup artillery, \V. W. Boyd, Q. M. Sergeanl 
64th Ga.; J. H. Porter, co. D, 3d Ga. ; D. M. Bain, CO. K, 40th Ga.; II. I. 
Offenwhite, co. A, Lieut Paul's battery; W. H. Clayton, CO K. Lieut. 7th Ga.; 
Joseph Thompson, Lieut C. S. A.; Robert F. Lester, 1st Lieut, and then Sur- 
geon co. B, 1st Ga. ; E. N. Blount, 1st Lieut, co. B, 26th Ga.; R. M. Farrar, 
Railroad city battalion; W. F. Baker, Q. M. S., 11th Ga.; John C. Reed, Capt. 
co I, 8th Ga. ; H. H. Cabaniss, Ga. Mil. Institute; Dr. James S. Lawton, Ass. 
Surgeon Martin's Regulars; Louis Gholstein, 1st Lieut, co. G, 1st Tenn. ; \V. 
H. Thompson, co. D, 30th Ga.; Benj N. Williford, Bergeanl co. F, 8th Ga.; 
J. W. English, Lieut, co. D, 2d Ga. ; J. C. Fuller, co. B, 2d Ga.»J.G: Russell, 
Q. M. Sergeant co. H, 27thGa.;W. A. Hansel!, Captain Engineer corps; J. 
R. Parks, co. I, 16th Ga, ; Chas. J. Oliver, Chaplain Cabell's battery; John A. 
W. Fleming, co. C, Cobb's legion ; J. M. Caldwell, co. G. 9th Ga. ; \\ . 11 
Crabtree, co. C, 34th Miss. 

The following committee were appointed by the President on Furnishing 
and Decorating the Hall and Rooms : H. H. Colquitt, chairman; W. A. Hemp- 
hill, H Franklyn Starke, J. Gadsden King, Amos Fox. 

On resolution of Dr. Fox to form an auxiliary corps of Son^ of Veterans : 
JohnL. Conley, chairman; W. A. Wright, J. H. Ketner, Z. A. Rice, L. P. 

Thomas. 

The following is the resolution referred to — 

Be it Resolved, That Sons of Confedefate Veterans may be elected as aux- 
iliary members of the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association, by 
paying initiation and dues, with all the privileges except voting. And when 
the sire passes away the sons may be allowed to vote. Adopted. 

J. F. Edwards, Secretary. 



HallF. C. C. V. A., Monday Night, Oct. 15th, 1888. 

The Veterans met in regular session, with President Calhoun in the chair. 
All officers present. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Calling of the 
roll was dispensed with. 

Dr. Amos Fox, the Treasurer, submitted his report, showing s."iiio deposit- 
ed in bank drawing interest, and $118.45 deposited in bank subject t<> cheek. 

The committee appointed on Dr. Fox's resolution, to report on plan to ad 
mit Sons of Veterans as members of our Association, asked through its chair- 
man, Mr. John L. Conley, to be relieved of further consideration of the Bubject, 
and that another committee be appointed instead, which was agreed i". and the 
President appointed the following : John L. Conley, chairman; E. I'. Bowell, 
V. P. Sisson, C. K. Maddox, J. S. Panchen. 



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The following resolution was offered by W. L. Calhoun, President — 
Resolved, That a committee of seven members of this Association be ap- 
pointed by the President to confer with a like committee from the O. M. 
Mitchell Post, G. A. R., already appointed, and the city authorities, with rcf- 
erence to the advisability of extending an invitation to the Grand Army of the 
Republic to assemble in this city two years' hence. 

After being debated on, final action was postponed to the next regular 
meeting. 

By Rev. T. P. Cleveland— 

Resolved, That the families of deceased members of our Association be 
notified of our memorial services to be held next Sunday night, and also that 
seats will be reserved for them. 

By Captain John L. Conley — 

Resolved, Tha' the President appoint a committee of one from each Militia 
District of Fulton county, whose duty it will be to solicit Veterans of the 
county to become members of our Association. 

By Dr. Amos Fox — 

Resolved, That our by-laws be so amended that the Chaplain of our Asso 
ciation be exempt from all dues. 

The following Veterans having conformed to our bydaw r s, relating to dues, 
were admitted as members of our Association: John B Langley, co I, 20th 
Texas; J E Blackstock, Lieut co E, 56th Ga; T J Pollard, co B, Mercer's regi- 
ment; Jas Wm Ansley, Anderson's Art Hollinquist ; F E Smith, Sergt co A, 
21st Ga; P M T Meddling, co G, 1st Ga cav; Thomas M Armstead, 2d Serg't 
co II, 42d Ga; B H Overby, co D, 3d Ga. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Hall F. C. C. V. A., Monday Night, November 19, 1888. 

The Veterans met in regular meeting in their Hall, on Broad street. The 
President and all officers were present. Roll call was dispensed with. Minutes 
of last meeting read and adopted. 

The unfinished business of last meeting was taken up, and the resolution 
offered by President Calhoun, with reference to appointing a committee of 
seven to confer with a like committee from the o. M. .Mitchell Post, G. A. H., 
already appointed, lor the purpose of discussing whether it was advisable to 
invite the Grand Army of the Republic to meet in Atlanta two years' hence, 
which was adopted. 

Col. <; T. Fry offered the following resolution, which was adopted: 
Eesohed, That the President and Commander, each year preceding our 
annual memorial services appoint some suitable person whose duty it shall be 
to prepare a brief biographical sketch of each deceased member, to be read after 

Hie Secretary has called Hie dead roll. Said biographies to be placed by the 

Secretary on the minutes of the Association. 



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Col. Starke offered the following resolution, which was adopted : 

Resolved, That each Veteran, who is possessed of Relics of the late war, 
and is willing to donate them to the use of this Association, be rcque ted to 
bring or send the same to the committee on Relics. 

Mr. F. M. Myers offered the following, which was adopted : 
Resolved, That the President appoint a committee to correspond with the 
Confederate Associations in the other parts of our State, 1< h >ki ii^r toward form- 
ing a State Association, the meeting to take place during our Fair in December. 

Major King offered the following resolution, which was adopted : 
Resolved, That the net proceeds of our Fair, to be held in this city, begin 
ning on the 10th December next, be appropriated as follows : One-half t<> the 
relief fund of our Association, and the other half to the Ladies' Memorial As- 
sociation of Atlanta, to be applied by them in placing headstones over tin- 
graves of Confederate soldiers in Oakland Cemetary. 

The following old Veterans having complied with the terms of mir by- 
laws, were admitted as members of our Association : James Drew, Bgl CO V. 
37th Miss; Hugh Lynch, Sgt co B, 19th Ga; J N Smith, co II, Floyd's legion; 
J F Walker, co B, Cobb's legion; Albert W Force, Sgt co B, 30th S C; Green 
B Adair, co E, 10th Ala; J C Carlisle, 1st Lt co D, 7th S C ; John C Whitner, 
Major Gen Howell Cobb's staff; R Raliegh, co A 3d Ga; R W McCown, 3d Lt 
co L, Phillips' legion; Jas B Caldwell, co G, 5th Ga; O I Culberson, 00 <J, 5th 
Ga; J A Caldwell, co G, 9th Ga; Robt H Caldwell, co G. 5tb Ga cavalry; Jas 
B Warren, co B, 62d Ala; S Frank Warren, Columbus Guards; .1 M T Bates, 
co E, Phillips' legion; Judge Jas A Anderson, co C, 56th Ga ; W E Scoggins, 
co D, 7th Ga ; Alexander C Smith, co K, 1st Ga ; C A Howell. 2.1 U CO D, 2d 
Ga; N" S Culpepper, Captain co G, 7th Ga; Samuel Fulton, 32 Ga; W J Roberts, 
co G, 37th Ga; Jno J Doonan, 1st Sgt co H, 2d Ga ; Henry Y Snow. 1st Lt CO 
K, 34th Ga; A A Nolan, co G, Cobb's legion. 



Hall F. C. C. V. A., December 1st, 1S88. 

At a called meeting of the Association, held on the night of December 1st, 
to take action with reference to the Prize Drill at the Fair, it was decided thai 
the squads shall consist of not less than eight, nor mare than Bixteen men. 

The following Veterans having complied with our by-laws were admitted 
as members: James J. Barnes, co B, Cobb's 1 gion ; T B Blackball, Colonel 
1st Ark; W J Hudson, col, 7th Ga;WH Jones, co D, 1st Ga; W W Draper, 
co E, 10th Ala; Winrield Wolf, co F, 43d Ala; W C Benderson, co C, 46th Ga; 
Jas L Robinson, Sgt co E, 56th Ga; W D Payne, co D, Cobb's legion I L 
Gaston, co K, 30th Miss ; Edmond V Joyce, co B, 11th Ga ; W A Powell, Bgl 
co F, 8th Ga. 
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Hall F. C. C. V. A., January 21, 1889. 

The Veterans met in regular session in their Hall. All officers present. 

After prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of last meeting were read and 
adopted. 

The President submitted his report of the Fair, which was received and 
referred to the Executive committee. 

The request from the Ladies' Memorial Association, that this Association 
arrange all the details of Memorial Day, excepting the floral decorations, was 
referred to the Executive committee. 

The committee who have charge of Dr. Fox's resolution, relative to the 
admission of Sons of Veterans as auxilliary members of our Association, sub- 
mitted a report through its chairman, Mr. John L. Conley, and at his request 
it was laid over to another meeting. 

Mr. John L. Conley offered the following resolution, which was adopted : 

Remlved, That the President appoint a committee to revise the constitution, 
and that said committee be required to report at the next annual meeting in 
April. 

Dr K C Divine, in the absence of Col. L. P. Thomas, chairman of the 
Fair committee, submitted a report, which was ordered to be received and filed 
with the minutes of this meeting. 

Capt H. H. Colquitt offered the following, which was adopted. 

Revived, That the thanks of this Association are hereby tendered to all the 
ladies who so kindly assisted us during the Fair. When so many did all in 
their power to aid us it would be invidious to name any particular ladies. 

Resolved, That the Scrap Book prepared by the ladies, which contains all 
the newspaper accounts of the Fair, be made a part of the records of our Asso- 
ciation. 

Revived, That the thanks of our Association are hereby tendered to Mrs. 
O A Lochraue for the use of her magnificent four-story building, at the cor- 
ner of Pryor and Decatur streets, in which we held our Fair. 

On motion of \V. B. Burke, a committee of three were appointed to make 
all arm igements for our next annual Picnic. In pursuance of which, the 
President appointed the following committee : W. B. Burke, P. McQuaid, D. 
G Wylie 

Capt W. G. Newman offered the following, which was adopted : 
Res>lred, That the President be requested to invite the Ladies' Memorial 
Association to hold their meetings in this Hall, and make our rooms their per- 
manent quarters. 

On motion of Capt. II. II. Colquitt, a committee of five was appointed on 
Building and Site, whose duty it shall be to investigate the feasibility of build- 
ing by this Association a Confederate building in this city. Said committee to 
report at our next monthly meeting. 

In pursuance of which the President appointed the following : H. II. 
Colquitt, C. D'Alvigny, .1. II Reiner. John Milledge, B. F. Abbott. 

On motion, the President was added to this committee as chairman. 



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Col. Starke offered a resolution to raise a committee to solicit aid from the 
several State governments for the purpose of placing headstones at the graves 
of Confederate soldiers of their respective States. i„ Oakland Ccmeterj . which 
was referred to the Executive committee. 

Captain Jolm L Conley offered a resolution to amend the Constitution, bo 
as to admit certain parties as Honorary members of our Association 

Dr D'Alvigny submitted a resolution to change Article xxii. on page 5, 
which was referred to the committee on revising the Constitution. 

Captain John L Conley offered a resolution looking to raising a standing 
committee of five, to be known as the committee on membership, to which all 
applications are to be submitted before being voted on, which was, at his re- 
quest, laid over until the next meeting. 

Mr R H Stewart, an old veteran from Chicago, sent us the following com- 
munication, wmich was read by the Secretary : 

Atlanta, Ga , December 21, 1888. 
Dr. Amos Fox : 

Dear Comrade — Will you kindly accept on behalf of your Association, as 
a slight recognition of my appreciation of the courtesies shown, and kindnesses 
extended me, by you and your comrades during my stay anion-' you, the Por- 
trait now on exhibition at the Veterans' Fair, of our old commander and illus- 
trious chief, the immortal Lee I have used my best endeavor to have an 
accurate likeness made of the old hero, and I think that the artist to whom I 
confided the task has succeeded very well when I consider that all we had to 
guide him in his work were some old engravings I present the picture, asking 
that you give it a place in the Hall of your Association of old Confederate 
soldiers Men, who in the dark and dreadful days of war, nobly and unllim h 
ingly did their duty in a cause that they conscientiously believed to be right, and 
for which they bared to the iron hail of battle, and upon whose altar they were 
willing to sacrifice, their lives; and with a sublime devotion followed him who 
speaks from that canvass, until the last shot was Bred, until the Flag under 
which they fought so long, and with such heroic courage, went down in disas- 
ter and defeat, or was forever furled at Appomattox. Men. who shared in the 
glory of his victories, and stood nobly by him in the gloom of defeat ; who 
shed many tears of grief at his death, and who, with their posterity, through- 
out all coming generations, will revere, love, and honor his memory. Hoping 
that the picture will prove artistically acceptable, and with my best wish 
the success of your Association, and the long life, happiness and prosperity of 
its individual members, I rem. in, fraternally yours, 

R II Sti w \i; i 

And for which the thanksof the Association was tendered Mr K II Stewart 
by a rising vote 

The following Confederate Veterans were admitted as members of our 
Association : W R Kent, co C, 21st Ga; W P McKinnon, Bgl co F, 54th \ a; 
T C McCreary, co A, State Road battalion; R C Powell, Che* 's Batter] 
cavalry; E F Harris, co D, 42d Ga; -I A Bostain.^o G, 6th N C; John R 
co A, 11th Ga; J S Brown, co G, 37th Ga; James E Smith. 1st Corp co 1>. Bisl 
Ga; Robt T Bowie, Capt co G, 13th Ga; .lames A Landrum, 4th Bgl co F, 87th 



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Ala; Isaac Donkle, Sgt co A, 8th Ga; Clarke Howell, sr, Sgt co R, Graham's 
battery; Joe D Willis, co I, 42d Ga; W W Clower, co K, 7th Ga; W M Crum- 
ley, Cobb's legion cavalry; A P Tripod, Macon light artillery; Rufus B Bul- 
lock, Lt Col Q M Dept; Jas P Crocket, co K, 1st Ga; Jno Mcintosh Kell, Capt 
CSN;MM White, co K, 7th Ga; Jas P Graus, Adjt 31st Ga; T J Wardge, 
Sgt co A, 18th Ga; J L Saunders, Martin's battery Forest cavalry; A J Red- 
ding, Capt co B, 46th Ga; Felix A Vaughn, 9th Ga battalion artillery; E S 
Morris, co D, 44th Ga; P M B Young, Major General C S A; J K P Carlton, 
Sgt co C, 19lh Ga; J T Tichenor, Chaplain 17th Ala; A C Lampkin, co E, 5th 
Ga; Madison Bell, Major 30th Ga cavalry; K K Smith, co C, 7th S C. 

After reading a poem by Dr J C Olmstead, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., February 21, 1889. 

All the officers being present the Association was called to order by the 
President. 

After prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of the last meeting were read, 
and being amended were adopted. 

The Treasurer submitted his report, which was referred to the Executive 
committee 

The following communication from the O. M. Mitchell Post No. 1, De- 
partment of Ga. G. A. R., was received and ordered spread upon the minutes. 

Atlanta, Ga., February 8th, 1889 
Col. W. L Calhoun, President F. C. Confederate Vet Association: 

Dear Sir — At a regular meeting of this Post held last night, the following 
was passed unanimously, and I was instructed to furnish your Association 
witli a copy of the same, viz.: 

Besolved, That the thanks of the O. M. Mitchell Post No. — Department 
of Georgia, G. A. R., are hereby returned to the Confederate Veterans Asso- 
ciation of Fulton County, for the use of their Hall so fraternally tendered, and 
so gratefully accepted for the purpose of holding a "Camp Fire," following the 
organization of the new Department of Georgia, G. A. R , on Jan. 25th, inst. 
I remain sir, yours very truly, 

C. M. D. Brown, Post Adjt. 

The report of the Executive committee, to which was referred the financial 
report of the Veterans' Fair, made by President W. L. Calhoun, was to have 
tin- same spread upon the minutes of the Association was adopted, and the 
report was ordered to he placed on the minutes. 

To Hie Fulton County Confetlerate Veterans 1 Association: 

Gentlemen — At the request of Dr. Amos Fox, Treasurer, and with the 
approval of my associates on the Executive committee, Col. L. P. Thomas and 



i I!) 

Dr. K. C. Divine, I assumed the management of the finances of our recent 

Fair, and now respectfully submit the following report. 

RECEIPTS. 

From subscriptions, prior to the Fair $ c,- )(; -„ , 

From Fair proper 4 120 B4 

From Major Starke's Oriental Booth 100 00 

From Auction Sales 159 21 

$5,835 95 

DISBURSEMENTS. 

Erecting booths, decorations, lights, gas fixtures, stoves, supplies 

for restaurant, etc 1 ggg gg 

Net balance |4,002 78 

Of this amount there was secured from sale of tickets for $1,000 

raffle during Fair 390 00 

Actual net proceeds of Fair $3,612 73 

At the request of persons interested, I also submit a statement of the 
amounts realized on the different days of the Fair : 

Georgia Day $150 95 

Tennessee Day 419 47 

Alabama Day 234 55 

Virginia Day 560 5 1 

Mississippi and Florida 287 94 

Mississippi and Kentucky 495 til 

North Carolina and Maryland 392 50 

South Carolina 501 64 

Louisiana and Arkansas 274 4»i 

Texas 211 15 

Dec 21— Exclusive of Raffle loo 90 

Dec. 22 " '• Auction sales 189 11 

It is proper to remark that in some instances amounts were handed in for 
the different days after the footings of the day had been made, and w ere entered 
on the general subscription accounts, but noted as for the particular day. A 
large number of articles were contributed, and Mrs. <). A. Lochrane m a gn a ni - 
mously allowed us the use of her splendid four story building, corner of Pryor 
and Decatur streets, free of rent. 

Accompanying this report will be found the account books of the Pair, and 
in them a complete itemized statement of the names of persons who contribu 
ted merchandise, etc , and the articles given ; the articles Bold at auction, and 
the price realized; each item of disbursement, to whom paid, and on wh.it 
account, with the vouchers therefor as far as could be obtained. That our Pair 
was socially and financially a great success is well recognized : and it furnished 
still another evidence of the generosity of the good people of Atlanta, and 
they fully possess that sweetest and best of all virtues— Charity, Thej have 
been very kind and liberal to this Association, and have given us their confl- 



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dence — i e t us not destroy it. Let us be true in peace as we were in war, and 
sec thai every dollar of this fund is applied to the sacred purpose for which it 
was given The net balance, as above, is deposited in bank in my name, as 
President of the Association, and is subject to your order. In conclusion, I 
thank the ladies and gentlemen connected with the Fair, the officers and mem- 
bers of the Association, as well as the general public, for the confidence re- 
posed, and the uniform courtesy shown me at all times. 

W. L. Calhoun, President. 

The report of the Executive committee, to whom was referred the resolu- 
tion of Col. H. F. Starke, reported, and recommended that the said resolution 
be laid on the table. Adopted. 

The following committees were appointed by the President: On conference 
on the advisability of inviting the Grand Army of the Republic to hold its 
session in Atlanta — Evan P Howell, chairman ; Jno R Grambling, George Hill- 
yer, A J McBride, A J Orme, J H Ketner, H Franklyn Starke. 

On Revising the Constitution — John L Conley, chairman; J G King, Geo 
B Forbes, C K Maddox, Robert L Rodgers. 

Committee to confer with other Associations in the State, with reference to 
forming a State organization — K C Divine, chairman; R M Clayton, C T Fur- 
low. 

Historian for the year — George T Fry. 

On motion, the President was authorized to pay over to the Treasurer the 
sum or $390.00, now in his hands, accrued from the sale of tickets in the 
$1,000 raffle during the Fair. And the further sum of $1,406,364. now in his 
hands, being one-half of the net proceeds of the Fair. 

The following resolution, by Dr. Cleveland, was adopted : 

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to confer with the Ladies- 
Menu nial Association, with full power to act, in turning over to said Ladies' 
Memorial Association funds due them from proceeds of Veterans' Fair, and 
also willi reference to releasing them from any obligations to place headstones 
to the graves of the Confederate soldiers in Oakland Cemetery. 

In pursuance Of which the President appointed the following committee: 
T P Cleveland, chairman; K (' Divine, .1 II Ketner. 

The following resolution, by John P Edwards, was adopted : 
'Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed on delinquents, whose 
duty it shall be to investigate all those who have not paid their dues for two 
years past And when found nol able to pay. from pecuniary or other cause, 
to recommend same to be placed on the exemption list. And when found fully 
able to pay. to notify them thai they will be dropped from the list of member- 
ship of lliis Association unless said dues are paid up by the next regular meet- 
ing follow inn tin' receipt of said notification. 

In pursuance of which, the President appointed the following committee : 
Jno V Edwards, A W Force. Geo A Webster. 



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The following resolution, by .Major J. G. King, was adopted— 
Resolved, That all funds now belonging to this Association, or which may 
hereafter come into their possession, be consolidated into i one general fund in 
the hands of the Treasurer of the Asscciati..n. and not to be paid out except 
upon the warrant of officers as the Association has or may appoint for the die 
tribution of these funds. The Treasurer being always required, in making bis 
report to the Association to produce the warrants upon which he has paid out 
the funds entrusted to him. 

The committee on Confederate Building asked for and obtained further 
time. 

On motion, the thanks of the Veterans were tendered his honor the Mayor, 
John T. Glenn, and Mr. Joel Hurt, for paying our water bill at the Fair. 

The following Veterans having complied with our by-laws, as to dues, etc, 
were admitted as members: W L Corley, Gate City Guards. 1st Ga; B F 
McDuffie, 2d Lt co G, 54th Ga; Edward Shaughnessy, co K. 30th Qa; Wilson 
L Grubbs, co I, 42d Ga; R M Rose, co G, 10th Ga. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Hall F. C. C. V. A., March 18th, 1889. 

Officers present : W. L. Calhoun, Pres't ; Amos Fox, Treasurer; John F. 
Edwards, Secretary ; Rev. T. P. Cleveland, Chaplain. 

The Association was called to order by the President, and after prayer by 
the Chaplain, the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. 

Dr. Cleveland, chairman, made a verbal report for his committee, stating 
that they had discharged their duty, and had turned over the money, $1,806 86 
to the Ladies' Memorial Association, that being the amount due them from the 
net proceeds of the Veterans' Fair, and that the Treasurer (Dr. Fox) held their 
receipt for the same, and asked in behalf of the committee to be discharged, 
which was granted. 

President Calhoun submitted the following report, which was received and 
ordered spread upon the minutes: 

To the Fulton County Confederate Veterans'' Association : 

I have the honor to report that, under your resolution at the last meeting, 
I have this day paid over to Amos Fox, as Treasurer of this Association, the 
sum of twenty-one hundred and ninety-six ($2, 196.86$) dollars and thirtj six 
and one-half cents; the same comprising the. other half of ;he net proceeds of 
the Veterans' Fair, $l,806.36f, and the proceeds of the sale of ticket to $1,01 
raffle to close of said fair, #390. The other half of said proceeds of fair paid 
to Dr. Fox, Treasurer, on February."), 1889, making total paid to Dr. 1" \ 
$4,002.73, and for which sum I hold his receipt February 88, 1889 

\V. L. Calhouk, President, 

The Executive Committee reported thai they bad examined the report of 
the Treasurer and found the same to be correct, and recommend that game be 
adopted and spread on the minutes, which was adopted. 



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Dr. Fox, Treasurer, submitted the following report : 
1888. 

Oct. 15, to balance on band last statement # 118 45 

Oct. 15, cash on interest in Neal's bank 560 50 

Nov. 19, cash John F. Edwards, Secretary 20 00 

Dec. 1, cash John F. Edwards, Secretary 17 75 

Dec. 19, cash interest on cash in bank 22 40 

1889— Jan. u, cash room rent from Atlanta Artillery, to Jan. 1, '89. . 40 00 

Jan. 21, cash John F. Edwards, Secretary 32 25 

Feb. 5, cash from W. L. Calhoun, President, proceeds Veterans' Fair 1,806 37 

1888 #2,617 72 
Oct. 16, by cash paid order Relief Committee, ticket to Ma- 
con for W. P. Nelson Jfi 2 65 

Dec. 3, by cash for sign, ice, janitor, and ticket to Mobile. . 15 50 
Nov. 5, by cash paid order Relief Committee, Vouchers 16 

and 17, Zimmerman & Powell 10 00 

Nov. 29, by cash paid order Relief Committee, Vouchers 18 

and 19, Clay & Bingley 10 00 

Dec. 21, by cash paid order Relief Committee, Vouchers 20 

and 21, Wellborn & Orril 10 00 

1889 
Jan. 5, by cash paid order Relief Committee, Voucher 22, 

J. C. Brain 11 00 

Jan. 23, by cash paid order Relief Committee, Vouchers 23 

and 24, Powell & Mehaffy 10 00 

Feb. 5, by cash paid six months rent to April 1, 1889 150 00 

Feb. 6, by cash paid Patterson funeral expenses Wellborn. . 45 00 

Feb. 7, by cash paid repairing and putting on lock 2 00 

Feb. 7, by cash paid water and gas bill to Jan. 1, '89 5 60 

Feb. 7, by cabh paid stove pipe, ash pans, etc 17 70 

Feb. 7, by cash paid picture frames, scrap book, etc 16 75 

Feb. 7, bj r;,sh paid P. 11. Snook 1 dozen chairs 27 00 

Fell. 7. by cash paid Vouch 26, graves for Fields and Well- 
born 10 00 

Feb. 7. by cash paid Voucher 27, Childress, groceries, dry 

goods and medicine 8 50 

Feb. 7, by cash paid Voucher 28, Thomas Leach 8 00 

Fel». 7. by cash paid Voucher ',>!», Powell A: Blount 10 00 

Feb. 7, i>\ cash paid T. L. .Johnson milk for fair 18 50 

Feb. IS, balance 2,229 52 

$2,617 72 



The Committee on Delinquents, through its chairman, asked for and ob- 
tained further time. 

Ai the request of our Chaplain, the 14th day of next April was fixed upon 

tor our annual sermon to lie preached. 



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The following resolution, by Capt. Conley, was adopted: 

Resolved, That each and every member of the Association be requested to 

attend the regular meeting of the Association, to be held on April 25th pros 
imo, prepared to pay their dues to the Association, the fund ;ni-i mr from 
these dues being necessary for the current expenses of the Association. 
Capt F. M. Myers offered the following, which was adopted: 

Resolved, That the President, at liis leisure, appoint a committee, with him 
self as chairman, for the purpose of inquiring into the advisability of forming 
a uniform company out of our Association, and uniforming and equipping the 
same. 

Referred to the committee revising the Constitution. 

The following Veterans having complied with our By-laws, etc., as to dues 
were admitted as members: 

J. R. Drake, private co K, 7th Ga.; W. G. Gibson, private co A, Lsl Ga. 
Vol.; A. G. Howard, Orderly Sergeant, 12th Ala.; II. T. Bead, private co C, 
Cobb's Legion; Lawrence Lutz, private coE, 1st La.; John M. Farmer, private 
co A, 40th Ga. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta. Ga., April 36th, 1889 

At the annual meeting of the Association all the officers wen- present. 
The Association was called to order by the President, and after prayer b] 
the Chaplain, the minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. 

The report of the Secretary and Treasurer, which had been examined In 
the Executive Committee and found correct, were received and ordered Bpread 
on the minutes. 

The report of the Surgeon of the Association was read and ordered Bpread 
on the minutes. 

The Committee on Relief and Visiting, submitted verbal reports through 

the chairmen. 

secretary's report. 

John F. Edwards, Secretary, in account with the Pulton Countj Confcd 
erate Veterans' Association: 
1889 — To amount dues and initiation fees collected from Sept. 18th, 

1888, to April 22, 1889 • ,: "' "" 

Less ten per cent, commission ' ' 

| I 

Paid over to Dr. Fox, as per receipts 

Balance due the Association * 



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TREASURER S REPORT. 

Amos Fox, Treasurer, in account with Fulton County Confederate Vet- 
erans' Association for 1889: 

Feb. 18, to balance as per last statement $2,229 52 

Feb. 18, to cash from J. F. Edwards, Secretary 20 25 

Feb. 23, to one-half milk bill T. L. Johnson 9 25 

March 26, to cash from J. F. Edwards, Secretary 109 47 

April 22, " " " 160 55 

$2,529 04 

Feb. 20, by Voucher No. 30, W. L. Mehaffy $ 5 00 

Feb. 20, by Voucher No. 31, Dan J. Irby and Ives, on pic- 
tures 15 70 

Feb. 25, by Vouchers Nos. 32 and 33, C. Powell & L. Orril 15 00 

Merch 9, by Voucher No. 34, J. T. Stocks, coal for fair 7 00 

Maroh 16, by Vouchers Nos. 35 and 36, Bain & Kirkpatrick 10 90 
March 26, by Voucher No. 37, Haverty & Co., 8 ft table. . . 35 00 

April 1, by Voucher No. 38, freight and gas bill 1 95 

April 3, by Voucher No. 39, \}i ton coal 7 50 

April 13, by Voucher No. 40, V. P. Sisson, printing 19 25 

April 29, by Vouchers Nos. 41 and 42, Childress and Leach 10 00 

April 22, by Voucher No. 43, J. P. Harrison & Co ' 4 20 

April 22, by Voucher No. 44, postage stamps, etc 213 25 

April 26, balance on hand 2,184 29 

$2,529 04 



Atlanta, Ga., April 26, 1889. 
Received of W. L. Calhoun, President, one-half net proceeds of Veterans' 
Fair, $1,806.36, with which I paid one-half of T. L. Johnson's milk bill, 
amounting to $9.25, and one-half of J. T. Stocks' coal bill, amounting to 
$3.50, and I submit herewith receipt from Mrs. John Milledge, President of 
the Ladies' Memorial Association, for $1,793.61— amounting in all to $1,806.36. 
Fifteen hundred and sixty dollars of the above balance at Neal's banking 
company on interest. Amos Fox. Treasurer. 

surgeon's report. 

To the Officers and Member* of the F. C C. V. Association : 

GENTLEMEN — I have the honor, as Surgeon of this Association, for the 
year ending April 25, 1889, to make the following report. My duties have been 
veiv light, having been confined to the examination of applicants for Slate 
pensions, some of which, tomygreal surprise and regret, have been refused. 
though the law. as understood by me, was in each instance strictly complied 
with In addition to this duly 1 professionally attended — Terrell, late of 
Mercer's brigade, who, 1 regret to say, died on the third day (April 20, 1889), 
after my firsl visit. I have ever held myself in readiness to obey any call which 
might be made on me. and was willing and anxious at all times to render any 
service in my power, Respectfully submitted, 

K. C. Divine, Surgeon. 



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The following Veterans having complied with our By-laws, a- to dues, were 

admitted as members: 

M D Mauldin, private, 9th Ga Artillery; I) P Brown, private, Bth Qa Ar- 
tillery; J N Fricks, private co C, 1st S C Rifles; I)r II c Timmona, sergeanl co 
C, 56th Ga; H T Smith, private co B, 15th Ga; DLedbetter, privateco K. 18th 
Ga; L A Rusch, sergeant co D, 1st S C Artillery; 1) Buice, private CO II. 7th 
Ga; R A Autry, private co E, 2d Ala; G G Crawford, surgeon McLaw'a divta 
ion; WDR Norris, private co I, 14th Ga; M F Edwards, musician co I). 4th 
Ga; J H Jones, private co K, 38th Ga; W G Eaton, private; G .1 Dallas, cap! 
and A Q M, post duty; J M Osborn, orderly sergeant co F, 7th Ga Cavy; (II 
Clarke, private co C, 2d Va; Dr T H Kenan, aid to (Jen W II II T Walker; J 
C Kirkpatrick, private co A, 63d Ga; Jacob Ammel, private co F. 8th Qa; E 
M M Hooper, Q M Sergt, 1st S C Infantry; P J McCuDough, private CO K. 7th 
Ga; M E Maker, private, LaFayette Artillery, Charleston; J II Franklin, ser 
geant-major, 30th Ga Vol. 

The following members have died since our last memorial services in < >, i,, 
ber, 1888: A. B. Culberson, C. R. Wellborn, W. G. Newman, and John W. 
Owens. 

The Committee on Revision of the Constitution and By-Laws, through its 
chairman, Capt. John L. Conley, submitted their report, which was considered 

seriatim, and adopted: 

CONSTITUTION 



Confederate Veterans' Association. 



ARTICLE I— Title. 



Section i. This Society shall be known as Confederate Veterans' Asso- 
ciation, of Fulton county, Georgia. 

ARTICLE II— Objects of the Society. 

Section i. The objects of the Association are the conservation of Confederate 
memories, the promotion of fellowship, and the cultivation of friendship between 
the surviving officers and soldiers of the army, navy, marine and signal corps, and 
other organizations in the service of the Confederacy ; the exhibition of loyal res p ect 
to the recollections and impulses of a Confederate past ; the encouragement and prac 
tice of manly virtues; the extension of reasonable aid and sympathy to fellow- 
members in seasons of sickness and distress, and, in case of death, burial and the 
rendition of suitable funeral honors. 

ARTICLE III— Membership. 

SECTION I. Those only shall be admitted to the privileges of membership who 
were in the military or naval service of the Confederate States, or either of them, 
during the late war between the States, and who were honorably discharged, by 
parole or otherwise therefrom, and who have brought no discredit on the service 
since. 

Sec. 2. Every application for membership shall be in writing, and shall state 



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the applicant's age, birthplace, and residence when entering the service, his rank, 
command and date (as near as may be) of entry, and his rank, command, and date 
(as near as may be) of discharge or parole. 

Sec. 3. The application shall be presented at a regular meeting of the Associa- 
tion • shall be accompanied by the initiation fee and one year's dues, and shall be 
endorsed by two members of the Association, who shall vouch for the eligibility of 
the applicant. 

Sec. 4. The application shall be received and published to the Association, 
and shall lie over for one meeting, and shall then be voted upon by the Association. 
Upon the question of admission the vote shall be by ball ballot, and five black balls 
shall exclude the applicant, but this rule may be suspended by unanimous consent, 
and the applicant be elected by a viva voce vote. 

Section II. 

1. The son of any member of the Association, or of any person now de- 
ceased who if in life would be eligible to membership, who shall have attained the 
age of eighteen years, or any other male descendant of such person who may have 
attained the age of twenty-one years, may be received into the Association as an 
Auxiliary Member in the same manner in which members are received, and shall 
pay the same fees and dues as are required of members, but no Auxiliary Member 
shall have the right to vote, hold office, or participate in the business of any meet- 
ing of the Association. 

2. An Auxiliary Member shall be entitled to wear the badge of the Associa- 
tion after the death of the Veteran, under whom he claims the right of admission 
to the Association. 

Section III. 

Distinguished persons who were in the civil, military, or naval service of the 
Confederate States, or either of them, or their lineal descendants, may be elected to 
Honorary Membership in the Association, in such manner and at such times as the 
Association may deem proper. 

ARTICLE IV— Meetings. 
Section I. 

1. Regular meetings of the Association shall be held on the third Monday in 
each month, at 7.30 p. m. 

2. The meetings in July, October, and January, with the annual meetings in 
April in each year, shall be deemed quarterly meetings for the purpose hereinafter 
specified. 

3. The annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the third Monday 
in April, at 7:30 o'clock p. m , at which time officers of the Association for the 
ensuing year shall be elected. All members of the Association in good standing 
shall be ebgible to any office therein, except Surgeon, who shall be qualified as 
hereinafter specified. 

4. Special meetings of the Association may be called by the President, or by 
the Executive Committee, should occasion require. 

5. At the annual meeting, in addition to the election of officers, as hereinbe- 
fore provided, the history of the Association for the preceding twelve months shall 
be submitted. Ollicers shall make their reports. A full exhibit of all acts and dis- 
bursements shall be presented, and the condition and prospects of the Association 
shall be laid before the members for their information and action. 

6. At the quarterly meetings, in like manner, shall be presented and acted 
upon, the reports of the officers, for the preceding quarter, and the operations of the 
Association shall be ascertained and discussed. 

7. At any meeting of the Association, nine members shall constitute a quorum 
for the transaction of business. 



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ARTICLE V— Officers. 
Section I. 

1. The officers of this Association shall be — 

A President and Commander, 

A Vice-President, 

A Secretary. 

A Treasurer, 

A Chaplain, 

A Surgeon, 

A Historian, 
who shall be elected at the annual meeting, except in case of an election to fill a 
vacancy, which may be held at any regular meeting. 

2. All elections shall be by ballot, unless dispensed with by unanimous con- 
sent when they may be by a viva voce vote. In case of a ballot, the majority of all 
the votes cast shall be necessary to a choice. If there should be no election on the 
second ballot, the name receiving the smallest number of votes shall be dropped, 
and so on in successive ballots until an election is had. 

Section II. 

I The President and Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Asso- 
ciation, and shall take command at all public demonstrations. He shall, on all 
occasions, lend his counsel, aid, and encouragement to the best interest of the 
Association. 

2. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall preside, or take 

command. 

Section III 

I The Secretary shall preserve a due record of all the proceedings, and, 
under" the supervision of the presiding officer conduct the correspondence of the 
Association. He shall keep a substantial book of membership, wherein shall appear 
the names of all who shall connect themselves with the Association. In this register 
of membership shall be entered the name, residence, rank, age, command or or- 
ganization to which each member was attached at the time of the surrender or the 
Confederate armies, or at the time of his honorable discharge. 

2. He shall notify all members of their election, and perform all such other 
duties as legitimately appertain to his office. In consideration of the faithful dis- 
charge of such duties, he shall be exempt from the payment of all dues. 

3 . It shall be the duty of the Secretary to receive and collect all i»itijjfi« 
fees, and all dues of every sort, and turn over the same to the Treasurer foi which 
service he shall receive a commission of ten per cent, of such fees and dues. 

Section IV. 

I It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive from the Secretary all 
moneys and take charge of all valuable properties belonging to the Association. A 
m^ belonging to the Association shall be by him, from time to ..me deposed 
in some bank of repute in the city of Atlanta, to be des gnated b) gjgjfgj 
Committee, to the credit of himself as Treasurer of the Association. Hei ha 1 keep 
a correct account of all moneys received and disbursed, and shall sabmitregul 
reports of the same, with supporting vouchers, at each quarterly meeting of ^e Ass O- 
caCn. His books and accounts 5 shall be at all times open ^ij»«ct»£ 
' _ „ -.. —j o„i ,,f an amiiin nresented shall be ni.mt 



CiatlOn. HIS DOOKS anu auuuins auau ««, . nvide 

the Executive Committee, and no payment of an account presented s h I be r nade 
by him until the same shall have been examined and approved of, in writing, bj 
that committee. 

2 In consideration of these and all other duties 
office, he shall be exempt from the payment of all dues. 



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Section V. 

1. It shall be the duty of the Chaplain to conduct the devotional exercises of 
the Association ; to deliver at least one sermon before the Association in each year ; 
to minister to the sick ; to officiate at the burial of deceased members when re- 
quested, and to perform such other duties as may appertain to his sacred office. 

2. In consideration of the faithful performance of the duties of his office, the 
Chaplain shall be exempt from the payment of all dues. 

Section VI. 

I. It shall be the duty of the Surgeon to visit and prescribe for such members 
of the Association as may need medical attendance, when requested to do so by 
a member of the Visiting Committee. 

2 No person shall be elected to the office of Surgeon who is not, or has not 
been, a practicing physician or surgeon. 

Section VII. 

I. The duties of the Historian shall be to present to the Association, at each 
annual meeting, a history of the preceding year, and of such other matters as he 
may deem of interest to the Association. 

ARTICLE VI— Committees. 
Section I. 

1. There shall be standing committees as follows — 

An Executive Committee. A Visiting Committee. 

A Relief Committee. A Committee on Hall and Rooms. 

2. Standing committees shall be elected by the Association at the annual meet- 
ing, except the Committee on Hall and Rooms, which shall be appointed by the 
presiding officer. Vacancies on such committees may be filled at any regular meeting 
of the Association. 

3. All other committees than those above enumerated shall be appointed by 
the presiding officer for the time being. 

Section II. 

1. The Executive Committee shall consist of seven members, five members to 
be elected, and the President and Commander to be the chairman, and the Vice- 
President to be a member ex-officio of this committee. 

2. This committee shall have a general supervision of the affairs of the Asso- 
ciation. 

3. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to inspect and verify the 
Treasurer's ?.ccounts prior to each quarterly meeting. They shall also examine into 
and pass upon the correctness of all bills presented, before they are paid ; prescribe 
a form of voucher to be used, and at least one member of this committee shall 
countersign any check drawn by the Treasurer upon the funds of the Association, 
except as hereinafter provided. 

4. The Secretary of the Association shall be ex-officio secretary of this com- 
mittee. 

Section III. 

1. The Visiting Committee shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall 
be to visit the sick and ascertain the needy members of the Association, and make 
report thereof to the Association, that proper steps may be taken to alleviete the suf- 
ferings of such members. 

2. Members of this committee who have served three months may, upon re- 
quest, be relieved from further service at any quarterly meeting, and an election 
shall at once be held to fill the vacancy. 



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Section IV. 

1. The Relief Committee shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall be 
to examine carefully and act upon all applications for relief from the funds of the 
Association, as herein provided. 

2. This committee shall report quarterly to the Association on all applications 
for relief whether granted or not. 

Section V. 

1. The Committee on Hall and Rooms shall consist of five members, whose 
duty it shall be to take charge of and see that the Hall and Rooms of the Association 
are properly cared for. 

2. The Hall and Rooms of the Association shall not be used for any other 
purpose than the meeting of the Association and its committees, without the per- 
mission, in writing, of a majority of this committee. 

ARTICLE VII— Fees and Dues. 
Section I. 

1. The initiation fee shall be fifty cents, and the annual dues one dollar, and 
shall be paid to the Secretary. Members desiring to do so may pay the annual dues 
in quarterly installments. 

2. The Association, upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, 
may levy upon each member an annual assessment not to exceed two dollars, for the 
purpose of meeting any deficiency of the annual revenue of the Association. 

Section II. 

1. Upon attaining the age of three-score and ten, any member may, on re- 
quest, be placed on the retired list, when he shall be exempt from the payment of all 
dues. 

2. The Association may exempt from the payment of dues any member who? 
by reason of wounds or bodily infirmity, is incapable of earning a living. 

Section III. 

1. For absence, without sufficient excuse, from any meeting of the Associa- 
tion, an officer shall be fined fifty cents. Absence from funeral details, except for 
good cause, shall be punished by a fine of fifty cents. Excuses shall be heard and 
disposed of at each regular meeting. When confirmed, all fines shall be immedi- 
ately payable to the Secretary, who shall proceed to collect the same. 

2. All defaulters in the matter of dues, fines, and otherwise, shall be reported 
by the Secretary at each quarterly meeting. 

ARTICLE VIII— Relief. 
Section I. 

1. In case any Confederate Veteran shall encounter pecuniary distress or seri- 
ous illness, upon application it shall be the duty of the Visiting Committee to see 
that he is cared for, and if assistance is needed it shall be the duty of the Visiting 
Committee to make a written request each week on the Relief Committee for funds 
of the Association, not to exceed five dollars per week during the continuance of 
the necessity. It shall then be the duty of the Relief Committee to endorse the re 
quest "approved" or "disapproved." In case of approval it shall be the duty of the 
Treasurer to pay the money or grant the relief. Two members of the Visiting Com- 
mittee must sign the request, and two members of the Relief Committee shall sign 
the endorsement. These committees shall present a report at each quarterly meet- 
ing of all acts and disbursements in this behalf. 

2. Should any member of this Association die, whose private means will 
not suffice for his proper sepulture, suitable and reasonable provision to be made for 
his interment from the common treasury, upon order of the presiding officer. 



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Section II. 

1. Upon the death of any member of the Association, a detail shall be made 
of six members by the presiding officer, to attend the funeral, if in the city of Atlanta 
or vicinity, to represent the Association in paying the last token of respect to our 
late brother. 

2. The demise of any member shall be reported by the Secretary at the next 
quarterly meeting of the Association ; and upon the Minute Book, on a page to 
be dedicated to such use, entry shall be made of the name, age, date of birth, and 
death of the deceased, and of his rank and command in the Confederate service. 

3. On the third Sunday in October in each year a Memorial Service shall be 
held that a proper tribute of respect may be paid to those members of the Associa- 
tion who may have died during the preceding year, the arrangements for which ser- 
vice shall be made by the Executive Committee, assisted by the Chaplain. 

ARTICLE IX — Miscellaneous Provisions. 
Section I. 

1. Any member in good standing may, by written resignation, acted upon at 
any meeting, withdraw from the Association. 

2. Each member of the Association shall provide himself with the badge of 
the Association, as now established, which badge shall be worn upon the left lappel 
of the coat on all public occasions. 

Section II. 

1. Should charges affecting the honor and integrity of any member of the 
Association be preferred, it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to appoint a 
special committee of not less than three, whose duty it shall be to inquire diligently 
into the facts of the case, hear the accused, and make full report at the next regular 
meeting of the Association. At that meeting such report shall be carefully consid- 
ered, and approved, modified, or rejected. If so directed by the Association, the 
offending member may thenceforth be barred the privileges of membership. Of 
this fact he shall be promptly notified by the Secretary. 

2. For good cau^e shown, such offending party may, at a subsequent meeting, 
be re-instated by and with the consent of not less than three-fourths of the members 
present. 

Section III. 
The Association shall not, nor shall any member thereof, engage in any enter- 
prise, business, or undertaking in its interest, without the same having been first 
approved by the Association at a regular meeting thereof. 

ARTICLE V.— Order of Business. 
Section I. 
The order of business at all regular meetings shall be as follows : 
1. Roll call by the Secretary and noting of absentees, but this roll call shall 
extend to and include only the officers and members of committees, except when the 
roll of the entire membership shall be ordered to be called by a vote of the Associa- 
tion. 2. Reading the minutes of the last meeting, and confirmation or modifica- 
tion of the same. 3 Does any member know of a member sick or in distress? 
4. Report of Treasurer. 5. Report of Visiting Committee 6 Reports of 
other officers and standing committees. 7. Reports of special committees. 
8. Cases of members in default considered. 9. Charges preferred, considered 
and disposed of. 10. Unfinished business. 11. Applications considered and 
acted on. 12 Elections. 13. New business. 14. Communications. 
15. Miscellaneous business. 16. Adjournment. 

A RTIGLE X I — Amendments. 

Section I. 

This Constitution may be amended, added to, or abrogated upon a two-thirds 
vote of the members present, at any regular meeting of the Association, one month's 
notice of the proposed change being first given in writing. 



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Capt. Conley was requested to have a number of -aid Constitution and I'.v 
laws printed and bound for the use of the Association. 

The Association then wenl into an election of officers and Btanding com- 
mittees for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: 

President and Commander— W. L. Calhoi v 

Vice-President — H. H. Colquitt. 

Secretary — John F. Edwabds. 

Treasurer — Amos Fox. 

Chaplain — T. P. Cleveland. 

Surgeon — Dr. K. C. Divine. 

Historian — Robert L. Rodgers. 

Executive Committee— W. L. Calhoun. II. II Colquitt, L. 1'. Thomas, .1 
L. Conley, H. F. Starke, J II. Ketner, C. D'Alvigny. 

Relief Committee — Z A. Rice, chairman; George Forbes, Henry Mitchell, 
Thos. H. Williams, Martin Nally. 

Visiting Committee — Rev. T. P. Cleveland, chairman; 8. M. Powell. 8. II. 
Landrum, S. J. Allen, John J. Doonan 

The Committee on Hall and Rooms was appointed by the President, a- fol 
lows: Amos Fox, chairman: Major Jas. A. Anderson, W. II. Clayton, C. \\ 
Motes. W B. Burke. 

Mr. George B. Forbes offered the following resolution, which was adopted 
by a rising vote: 

Re-aired, That the question of perfecting the Roster of the Association lie 

referred to the Executive Committee, with power to act. 

J. F. Edwards offered the following resolutions, which were adopted bj a 
rising vote: 

Resolved, That Mr. Henry W. Grady be elected an Honorary Member of 
our Association, with the right to wear the badge. 

Resolved, That the Treasurer is hereby directed to present a badge to II. 
W. Grady, suitably engraved 

Resolved, That the President is hereby directed to communicate the action 
of this Association to Mr. Grady. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Qa . Maj 31, 1889 

At the regular meeting of the Fulton County Confederate Veterans Lsso 
ciation, all the officers and members of the different committees were present. 

Mr. Stroud, a member of our Association, was reported sick, lb' lives M 
149 Calhoun street Referred to Visiting Committee. 

The Treasurer reported twenty-four dollars collected from the Atlanta 
Artillery for rent of room. 

The Committee on Delinquents asked to be relieved and another commit 
tee appointed. Granted. 

The President appointed the following committee: I.. I'. rhomae A w 

Force, J. G. King. 
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Authority was granted the Treasurer to pay $7.50 due hy Mr. Leach, an 
old Confederate veteran, for six months' rent of his place, and also to pay a 
further sum of $7.50 for the succeeding six months, provided he is alive at that 
time, in lieu of relief heretofore received by him. 

Charges affecting the standing of a member of our Association having been 
preferred, was, on motion, referred to the following committee for investiga. 
tion : Z. A. Rice, chairman; E. J. Roach, R. M. Clayton. 

The following veterans, having complied with By-laws, as to dues, etc., 
made application for membership, which were received, and under our rules 
laid over to the next meeting: John A. Corbally, C. S. Navy; Silas B. Kent, 
private Co. K, 7th Ga; Thos. L. Langston, Capt, Co. K, 66th Ga; W. H. Jer- 
nigan, Quartermaster 38th Ga. 

By a rising vote, with J. Gadsden King in the chair, the following resolu- 
tion was passed: 

Resolved, That the Treasurer of our Association is hereby authorized to 
procure a badge, similar to the one presented to ex-President Davis, and that 
the same be presented to Capt. W. L. Calhoun as a slight token of our appre- 
ciation of the able manner in which he conducted our fair, the success of which 
was due, in a great measure, to his untiring efforts in its behalf; also, as an ex- 
pression of the admiration and affection borne to him by each and every mem. 
ber of this Association. 

Major King gave notice of an amendment to the Constitution which he 
would offer at the next regular meeting. Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., June 18, 1889. 

At the regular meeting of the Association the following officers were pre- 
sent: W. L. Calhoun, John F. Edwards, Amos Fox, T. P. Cleveland, R. L. 
Rodgers, L. P. Thomas, John L. Conley, H. P. Starke. J. H. Ketner, Z. A. 
Rice, C. P'Alvigny, Henry Mitchell. 

After prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of the last meeting were read 
and adopted. 

A communication from C. W. Wells, Secretary of the Seventh Georgia 
Confederate Veterans' Association, inviting our Association to join them in 
their animal re-union, at Carrollton, Ga.,to be held July 20, 1889, was received, 
and the Secretary was directed to answer the same. 

Major King presented a written notice of a contemplated amendment to 
the Constitution which, under our rules, lay over to the next meeting 

The committee on calling a convention of the Confederate Veterans of the 
State, submitted a report, which was received, and the same committee was 
empowered to name the date of said convent ion. and to make all necessary 
arrangements therefor 

Rev. T. P. Cleveland, chairman of Visiting Committee, reported three 
members sick— Stroud, Eolstein, and Hollingsworth. 

The committee appointed to investigate charges againsl M. E. Maher, asked 

lor 1 1 1 i-l 1 1 < • r time, which was granted. 

Further time was granted to Committee on Delinquents. 



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The following veterans having made application for memberehip. a< our 
last meeting, were ballotted for and admitted: W. H. Jernigan, Quartemae 
ter 88th Ga; T. L. Langston, ('apt. Co. K. 66th Ga; B. B. Kent, prh 

K. 7th Ga; J. A. Corbally, C. S. Navy. 

The following veterans having complied with cur By-laws, as to dui 
made application for membership which, under our rules, lay over to our nexl 
meeting: .1. W. Hackney, private Co. A, 9th Ga; S M. Simpson, privat I 
I), 28th Ga. 

The following resolutions, by II. II. Colquitt, were adopted, and in pursu- 
ance of which the following committee was appointed by the President: II I! 
Colquitt, chairman; W. A. Wright, Z. A. Rice, Albert Cox, and E. I'. Bow- 
ell. On motion, the President, \V. L. Calhoun, was added to the committee. 

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to memorialize thi 
lature to lease to the Confederate Veterans' Association, of Pulton county, the 
old capitol building for a term of twenty years 

Resolved, That said committee have power to develop a plan that will con 
vert said building into a public institution for the benefit of re-idem and non- 
resident Confederate soldiers; to establish a Library of War History; to collect 
and place on exhibition in said building the portraits of distinguished Touted 
erate soldiers, and also to form a museum for Confederate relics. 

Rsolved, That all improvements made ou.the building, anil the contents of 
said building that may have been collected by said Association, shall revert to 
the State at the end of the lease. 

Rtsolved, That the said committee i> instructed to confer with the members 
of the Legislature of this county, and other counties of thi- State, and prepare 
a bill to fully cover these resolutions. 

Resolved, That the Atlanta daily papers. are requested to publish these reso- 
lutions, and to co-operate with this Association in carrying out their purp 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



HallF. C. C. V. A.. July 15, 1889 

The Veterans met in regular session, with President Calhoun in the chair. 
All officers present. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. 

The Treasurer, Dr. Fox. submitted his quarterly report, showing a balance 
of $2,329.16 on hand, which was received. 

The Secretary submitted his quarterly report, showing amount collected 
during the past three months to be $130, which was received. 

The Committee on Defaulters submitted a leport, which was received and 
the committee discharged. 

The consideration of the charges against M. K. Malar were, on motion, 
postponed to the meeting to be held in August 

The following Veterans were ballotted for and admitted as iininl. 

M. Simpson, private Co. D, 28th Ga; J. W. Hackney, private Co. A, 9tl 

The following Veterans having complied with our Bj laws, as to dues, 
etc., made application for membership; 



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John A Karr, private co. E, 35th Ga; K S Foster, co. C, Phillips' Legion 
W W Fisher, Q M Sergt co. K, 23d Ga; Pat McCann, private co. F, 6th La 
John W James, Lieut co. F, 5th Ga; A P Thompson, private co. A, 19th Tenn 
J Rider, private co. E, 34th Ga; G W Taylor, 1st Lieut co. K, 14th Ga; D W 
Henderson, private co. C, Phillips' Legion. 

The following resolution, by Capt. H. H. Colquitt, was adopted: 

1. Resolved, That arrangements be made for the entertainment of visiting 
Veterans, on August 15, 1889, and that the committee who have been corres- 
ponding on the subject be authorized to arrange for rates at the various hotels 
and boarding houses, and also to look into the cost of cots, to be placed in the 
old capitol. 

2. That a Reception Committee, of fifteen, be appointed by the President, 
whose duty it shall be to receive visiting Veterans on their arrival, and look 
after their comfortable location 

3. That the committee be authorized to have badges printed and furnish 
visiting Veterans. Adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., August 19, 1889. 

At the regular meeting of the Association all the officers were present ex- 
cept W. L. Calhoun. Tlios. H. Williams, S. J. Allen, and S. H. Landrum. 

Vice President II. II. Colquitt presided. After prayer by the Chaplain, 
the minutes of last meeting were read and approved. 

The Association having under consideration the charges against M. E. 
Malier, ordered that the affidavits of George Welch and Wm Forsyth be ad- 
mitted as evidence. 

On motion of Dr. K. C. Divine, the further consideration of these charges 
was postponed to an adjourned meeting, to be held September 2, 1889. 

The following applications having been made at our July meeting, were 
ballolted for and admitted as members: 

.1 Kiden, private co. F. 34th Ga; G W Taylor, 1st Lieut co. K. 14th Ala; 
1) W Henderson, private co. (', Phillips' Legion; A P Thompson, private co. 
A, 19th Tenn; John W James. Lieul co. F, 5th Ga; Pat McCann. private CO. 
F, 6th La; W W Fisher. <J M Sergt co. K, 23d Ga; K S Foster, private co. C, 
Phillips Legion; J A Karr, private co. F, 35th Ga. 

The following Veterans having complied with our By-laws, as to dues, 
made application for membership, which was received and held over to our 
aerl regular meeting: It .1 Butler, worked in arsenal; W H Futrell, co A, 
5th Ga; 1) <) Dougherty, co C, Nth Mo; T II Jones, Corp co K. 1st Ky; W K 
Curtis, co A. 18th Ga; C B Mason, co K, 3d Ga; .1 B Sewell, co K. 4th Tenn; 
<; W Howard, co B, L9th 8 C; 8T Johns, co A, 1st Ga; G A Duke, Harkins' 
battery; II S Smith, co I, 1st Ga. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



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Hall F. C. C. V. A.. September 3, 1888 
The Association met, with Presidenl Calhoun in the chair, in pursuance of 
resolution passed at the last regular meeting for the purpose of disposing of the 

charges against M. E. Maher. 

The following preamble and resolution, by Rev. J. \V. Jones, was passed 
by a rising vote: 

Whereas, we have heard with deep regret of the death of .Mrs. J. Thomas 
Christian, the only child of our greal chieftain, stonewall Jackson, therefore 
be it — 

1. Eesolved, That we express our profound sorrow at the severing of this 
link which bound us to our immortal leader. 2. That we tender to her be 
reaved mother and stricken husband our sincere sympathy, and pray that the 
God of all comfort may sanctify them in their sore affliction. :'.. Thai we re- 
joice that two children survive, in whose veins flow the blood of the Christian 
hero, and we express the ardent hope, and offer the fervent prayer, thai they 
may be spared and may be guided and blessed so as to prove themselves worthy 
of the heritage of glory unto which they have come. 4. Thai a committee of 
three be appointed to transmit to Mrs. Jackson these resolution-. :m ,i to express 
to her the high respect of this Association. 

In pursuance of which the President appointed the following committee : 
Rev. John W. Jones, Col. B. F. Abbott, Dr. K. C. Divine. 

The committee having in charge the charges against M. E, Maher, submit 
ted the following report: 

Atlanta. (J\.. July :'.. 1889 

Gentlemen — Your committee, appointed to investigate the charges against 
M. E. Maher, made by Captain John L. Conley, beg leave to report that the 
evidence furnished us fail, in our opinion, to sustain the charges, and we heir 
with submit all the papers in evidence to he tiled with this report, all of which 
is respectfully submitted. Z. A. Rice, Chairman. 

i: .1. Roach. 
R. M Clayton 

Dr. Amos Fox offered a resolution, as a substitute to the report of the com 
mittee, which was. by a vole of 4:1 yeas and •>!) nays, laid on the table. 

On motion of Geo. B. Forbes, M. E. Maher was allowed to tender hi- res 
ignation, which was received. 

The following being his resignation: 

Atlanta. Ga., Sept. 2, 1889 
W. L. Calhoun, President F. G C. V. A : 

Dear Sir — As I do not want dissension and strife in the Association, I 
hereby respectfully tender you my resignation. M I. Maker. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Hall F. C. C. V. A.. September 16, 1889 

The Association met, with President in the .hair. All officers present. 

After prayer, the minutes of lasl meeting were read and confirmed. 

On motion of Capt. II. II. Colquitt, a committee of three, consisting of 



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II. II. Colquitt, Frank Myers, and Harry Krouse. wore appointed to make ar- 
rangements for the Veterans' Day at the Piedmont Exposition. 

On motion of Col. Starke, a committee of five was appointed to look into 
the advisability of changing our quarters to rooms in the new State capitol and 
to report at our next meeting. 

In pursuance of which the President appointed the following committee : 
H. F. Starke, chairman; Col. R. Arnold, P. McQuaid, H. Krouse, Z. A. Rice. 

C. D'Alvigny asked to be relieved from serving on the Executive Commit- 
tee, which was granted. 

Dr. Amos Fox tendered his resignation as a member of the Hall Commit- 
tee, which was accepted. 

On motion of Capt. H. II. Colquitt, a committee of seven was appointed 
to make all necessary arrangements for our annual memorial services, to be held 
on the third Sunday in October next. 

In pursuance of which the President made the following announcement : 
II. II. Colquitt, S. H. Landrum, J. G. King, — Hamby, H. C. Mitchell. J. 11. 
Shadden. 

The following Veterans, having made application for membership at our 
last meeting, were ballotted for and admitted : 

H S Smith, co I, 1st Ga; G A Duke, Sergt Haskins' battery; S T Johns, co 
A, 1st Ga battalion; G W Howard, co B, 19th S C, J B Sewell, co K, 4th Tenn; 
C B Mason, co K, 3d Ga; W K Curtis, co A, 13th Ga; T H Jones, Corp co K . 
1st Ky; D O Dougherty, co C, 8th Mo; W H H Futrell, co A, oth Ga; R J 
Butler, detailed for arsenal work. 

The following Veterans having complied with our By-laws, as to dues, 
etc., made application for membership: 

J M Payne, co D, 29th Ga: W F Slaton, Capt co D, 37th Ala; U Lewis, 
co G, 7th Ala; A M Reinhardt, co G, 2d Ga; G W Dyer, co D, 2d S C; R II 
Wilson, Corp co E, 35th Ala; C W Stewart, Corput's battery; H B Jett, Ley- 
den's battalion; E D L Mobley, co I, 1st Ark. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., October 21, 1889. 

At the regular meeting of the Association all the officers were present, ex- 
cept the President and Vice-President . ( hving to the absence of these officers, 
Col. II. F. Starke was called to the chair. 

A.fter prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of last meeting were read and 
confirmed. 

( )n motion, a donation of $5 per week was ordered to be paid by the Treas- 
urer to Mr. Gray, Oil Terry street, a needy Confederate Veteran, as long as he 

needs it. 

The Treasurer submitted his quarterly report, showing balance on hand of 
$2 L70.91. 

The amendment to the Constitution, submitted by Major King, was, by a 
vote of 22 to lo. laid on the table. 



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The following resolution, by J. P. Edwards, was adopted: 

Whereas, at our late Memorial Service-., held in the Firal Methodist Church, 
we were deprived of the pleasure of hearing the address of Dr. E. H. Barnett, 

011 account of the lateness of the hour, therefore be it— 

Resolved, That our Chaplain be requested to ask Dr. Barnetl to furnish as 

a copy of his address to be spread upon the Minutes and for publication. 

The following Veterans having made application for membership were bal 
lotted for and admitted: 

J M Payne, co D, 29th Ga; C W Stewart, Corput's battery; R II Wilson, 
co E, 35th Ala; G W Dyer, co D, 2d S ('; Lewis, co <i. 7th Ala; R 15 .lei', 
Leyden's battalion; A M Reiuhardt, co G, 2d Ga: W F Slaton, Capl co D. 87th 
Ala; E D L Mobley, co I, 1st Ark. 

The following Veterans having complied with our By-laws, as to due-, 
etc., made application for membership: 

J R Russell, co D, 4th Ga; T R Ashworth, co A, 9th Ga; lie Fisher, co 
B, 30th Ga; B A Seals, co K, 38th Ga; J T Bailey, co A, 63d Ala: A S King, 
co A, Phillips' Legion; A II Brantley, co D, 8th Ga: W llatl'.y. co 1. i:;th Qa; 
J A Leseuer, co H, 43d Ga; A Abraham, Phillips' Legion. 

The following sons of Veterans made application for auxiliary member 
ship: Dan W Irby, oldest son of D J Irby; Z B Moon, son of .1 R Moon. 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



MEMORIAL SERVICES. 



Held October 21, 1888, in the Central Presbyterian Church, in memory of 
the following deceased brothers : 

Capt. John Keei.y 
('apt. W. M. Williams 
('apt. W. T. Wilsos 

Private .1. II. REID 
Private GEO. A W ILLACE 



Capt. R H. Atkinson 
Capt. Daniel Pittsi.vn 
Capt. II . L. Williams 
Lieut. Maston Bridwell 
Private A. L McCutciieon 



Private B. F. Hodges Sergt. Major E. B. Loi ejot 

Major J. P. Jones. 



MEMORIAL SERVICES. 



Held October 20, 1889, in the First Methodist Church, in memory of the 
following deceased brothers that died during I lie past year : 



Private John W. Owens 
Capt. W. G. New \i w 
Private Daniel J. Irby 
Lieut. A. Brandt 
Private John M. FARMER 



Lieut. Col A B Cl i r.i RSON 
Private U. R Win borh 

8urg( ( 'II \i;u> l'i\< KNRl 

Lieut. W. L. Min \i i i.\ 
Major B. I'. Webb 



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Hall F. C. C. V. A., November 18, 1889. 

At the regular meeting of the Association all the officers were present with 
President Calhoun in the chair. 

After prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of last meeting were read and 
confirmed. 

The President and Vice-President offered excuses for not being present at 
our last meeting, which were, on motion, received. 

The action of Dr. Fox, Treasurer, in paying to the widow of Mr. Gray 
$10, was approved by a unanimous vote. 

S. J. Allen offered his resignation as a member of the Visiting Committee, 
which was accepted, and E. D. L. Mobley elected to fill the vacancy. 

Harry K rouse was also elected to till the vacancy on the Executive Com 
niittee, caused by the resignation of C. D'Alvigny. 

(apt. W. B. Burke was appointed by the President chairman of the Hall 
Committee, and also added W. W. Hulbcrt to the same committee. 

By a rising vote, the thanks of this Association were tendered to Dr. Fox 
for his successful effort in building the Confederate Veterans' monument in 
West view cemetery. 

Rev. T. P. Cleveland offered the following resolution, which was unani- 
mously adopted: 

Resolved, That the President of this Association shall prepare an address, 
to be published in our city papers, urging all Confederate Veterans residing in 
this city, or Fulton county, to become members of this Association. 

Capt. Colquitt offered the following resolutions, which were adopted: 

Resolvtd, That a committee of fifteen be appointed from the Association, 
to perfeel plans for the erection of a building in this city, which shall be an 
armory for the old soldiers: a repository for war relics; an historical museum: a 
library of Georgia and Confederate history, and a portrait gallery of Southern 
soldiers. 

Resolved, That said committee are instructed to provide ways and means 
for carrying out these resolutions by entertainments, fairs, or other proper 
means, and are instructed to proceed in making all necessary arrangements in 
pursuance of these resolutions. 

The President stated that lie would appoint the committee at a later 
meeting. 

On motion of Capt. Colquitt, Dr. Amos Fox, Treasurer, was instructed to 
assist Mr. .lames VY. Ballard, in getting to his home in Texas, by purchasing a 
ticket, should he fail in getting a pass from the railroads or city authorities. 

The resolution of F. T. Ryan, looking to getting up a suitable certificate 
of membership, was adopted, and referred to a committee of rive, as follows: 
FrankT. Ryan, Roberl I.. Rodgers, II. F. Starke, C. D'Alvigny, II. Krouse. 

The following Veterans, having made application at our last meeting, were 
ballotted for and admitted: 

Thos H Ashworth. co A. 9th Ga; II (' Fisher, co B, 30th Ga; B A Seals, 
co K. 38th Ga; .1 'I' Bailey, co A, 62d Ala; A S Kin--. Sergl co A. Phillips' le- 
gion; A 11 Brantley, co 1>, 8th Ga; Win Haffey, co I, Pith Ga; Jos A Leseuer, 
coll, 13d Ga; A Abraham, co B, Phillips' legion; .lames H Russell, co I), 
Huh (in 

Tin 1 following sons of Veterans were admitted as auxiliary members ; Z 15 
Moon, son of ,1 R Moon; I> W Irbv. son of Dan .1 Irby. 



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DEATH OF PRESIDENT DAVIS. 

Bead'qrs C. V. A . December 6, 1889. 

The President of the Confederacy, the knightliesl and mosl chivalric, the 
truest and most faithful, and amid all sufferings of an unexampled oppression, 
the most patient son of the Smith, and an honorary member of this Asbo< ia 
tion, has gently and peacefully passed away to that brighter and better world 
where war shall be no more, neither sorrow, nor tears, nor death'. 

It is fitting that proper action should be taken in relation to this the Bad 
dest event in our history, and 1. therefore, call a meeting of tin- Association at 
7:30 o'clock this evening, at Confederate Hall, to provide therefor, and in com 
pliance with the order of John B. Gordon, General commanding the United 
Confederate Veterans, to arrange tor suitable memorial exercises, ami raise ;i 
fund for the widow and daughter of Mr Davis, at the hour appointed for bis 
funeral. W. L. Calhoun, President ami Commander, 

In pursuance of the above call, a committee of five was appointed by the 
President to prepare suitable resolutions for the occasion, consisting of Jno. W. 
Jones, chairman; Major George Hillyer. (apt. W. W. Hulbert, Capt. Evan P. 
Howell, Gen. P M. B. Young. 

The President, W. L. Calhoun, was added, by resolution 

The committee retired, and through its chairman, moved the following re 
port, which was adopted and ordered spread upon the minutes of the AS80 
ciation : 

Whereas, we have heard with profound sorrow of the death, in New < »t 
leans, at 12:45 this morning, of President Jefferson Davis, our -rand old chief, 
our peerless leader, and deem it proper to put on record some expression of out- 
feelings, some tribute to his worth, therefore he it— 

Resolved, That with grateful hearts to Almighty God we acknowledge Hi- 
goodness in sparing to us so long this grand old man. thai he mighl prove that 
human virtues can be equal to human calamity. That he mighl show himself 
even grander iu peace than in war. and that he mighl illustrate in the evening 
of his life those beauties of character which adorn the Christian gentleman. 

Resolved, That while we bow with humble submission to this decree ol a 
loving Father who has called his servant to "come up higher," and recognize 
the good Providence by which the toiling workman has censed from hi- labors 
and entered into his rest; and the soldier, after his weary march, has -one into 
bivouac, we deem it not wrong to mourn that our leader, father, friend, will 
appear among us no more on earth, and to mingle our tears with loved ones 
who weep that the happy circle in the home beside the gulf has been thus 
rudely broken 

Resohed, That leaving to others hi- appropriate and fitting eulogy, we d 

sire here merely to put on record a brief expression of the h a- in which his 

old soldiers held Jefferson Davis; the high estimate they had of him a- states 
man, soldier, patriot, and gentleman, and the love they cherish for him as their 
old commander. 

Resolved, That while we would not raise at this time bitter memo,,, 
stormy past or uncover buried issues— while we would, on the contrarj gath- 



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ering around this royal corpse, proclaim perpetual truce to battle, yet we 
would proudly point to his brave, patient life, his unswerving devotion to truth 
and duty, and his self-sacrificing patriotism, as the most conclusive refutation 
of the slanders uttered against him; and we would reply to the charge of 
treason, by looking the world squarely in the face, and proclaiming that a 
cause for which such stainless gentlemen, such incorruptible patriots as Sidney 
Johnston, Stonewall Jackson, and Robert E. Lee — and Jefferson Davis — lived 
and died, cannot be treason, and their followers cannot be traitors. 

Resolved, That we tender Mrs. Davis, the noble woman who was worthy 
to share the home of this great and good man, and her daughter, our profound 
sympathies. 

Resolved, That we heartity approve, and will bear our full share in any 
effort to provide for the widow and daughter. 

Resolved, That a committee be appointed by our President to attend the 
funeral. 

In pursuance of the foregoing resolutions the President appointed the fol- 
lowing committee to attend the funeral: Rev. John W. Jones, H. H. Cabaniss, 
Thomas B Neal, A. H. Cox, Major George Hillyer, J. I). Carter, W. W. Hul- 
bert, W. A. Wright, Gen. P. M. B. Young, Major M. C. Kiser, E. P. Black. 

President Calhoun was added, by resolution. 

The following committee was appointed to make all arrangements for me- 
morial services, to be held at the same time of the funeral services of President 
Davis at New Orleans: J. 11. Ketner, W. H. Harrison, II. W. Thomas, C. K. 
Maddox, Amos Fox, and W. L. Calhoun, as chairman, by resolution. 

For the purpose of raising a fund for the widow and orphan of President 
Davis, the President appointed the following committee on Finance : K. C. 
Divine, chairman; John Morrison, W. H. Harrison, L. P. Thomas, Mai. Geo. 
Hillyer. 

By a rising vote the following resolution was adopted: 

Resolved, Thai all members of this Association, and their frfends, are re- 
quested to wear a badge of mourning for thirty days in memory of our grand 
old chief, Jefferson Davis 

On motion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., January '27. 1800. 

The Association Was railed to order by the President, and after prayer by 
the Chaplain, the minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. 

('apt. Milledue, chairman of the committee appointed<to report on the 
feasibility of getting up a dinner at our ne\i memorial day, was -ranted furth- 
er lime, and also v. \\ Ryan, chairman of the Committee on Certificate of 
Membership. 

M. C. Kiser, chairman of the Finance Committee, appointed to solicit sub 
BCriptions to the Davis Widow and Orphan fund, reported $8,530.39 as having 



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been collected and turned over to Hon. W. L. Calhoun, who lias been ap- 
pointed by Gen. John B. Gordon, Commander-in-chief of (lie Confederate Vet- 
erans, as the custodian of such funds. 

Amos Fox, Treasurer, submitted his quarterly report, showing balance on 
hand of $2,007.86, which was referred to the Executive Committee. 

The death of comrades Jerry E. Johnson and W. II. Benton were re- 
ported. 

The following preamble and resolution, by Captain John Milledge, was 
adopted: 

Whereas, a quarter of a century has passed since the war ended, on the 
26th day of next April (Memorial Day), and, whereas, here at the capitol of 
Georgia lie buried more Confederate dead than any other point in the Stale, it 
seems peculiarly proper that the next memorial day should be celebrated in 
Atlanta with more than usual solemnity and ceremony, therefore be it — 

Resolved, That a special committee of seven be appointed to make the 
necessary arrangements in preparation for the occasion. 

In pursuance of winch the President appointed the following: Capt. Jno. 
Milledge, H. C. Hamilton, E. P. Black, W. A. Hemphill, D. G. Wyly, L. P. 
Thomas, G. T. Fry. 

The following resolutions, by G. T. Fry, were adopted: 

Resolved, That from and after this date, on the withdrawal of any member 
of this Association in the manner provided by the Constitution and By-laws, 
such member shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary a certificate of res- 
ignation or withdrawal. Said certificate shall state the fact of membership; 
that he was in good standing in the Association at the time of his withdrawal: 
that bis dues are all paid, and thai he be commended to any other Confederate 
Veterans' Association. 

Resolved, That the Secretary be, and is, instructed to prepare and have 
printed a blank certificate suitable to carry into effect the first of these reso- 
lutions. 

F. M. Myers offered the following resolution, which was adopted: 

Whereas, as it is our desire to possess a likeness of our late honorary mem- 
ber. Henry W. Grady, therefore be it— 

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to cany out 
the first part of these resolutions, and be authorized to purchase tor tin- Asso 
ciatiou a likeness of our deceased comrade, at a cost not to exceed the sum 
of twenty-five dollars. 

In pursuance of which the President appointed the following committee: 
F. M. Myers, J G. King, George Bynds. 

The following preamble and resolution was adopted: 

Whereas, believing it would be a good idea fortius Association to adopt 
some plan for the purpose of creating a Widow and Orphans Fund, to be paid 
to such beneficiaries on the death of any member, therefore be it— 

Resolved, That a committee of six, consisting of Amos Fox. chairman; .1. 
H. Ketuer, G. S. Prior, Harry Krouse, and \V. B. Burke, are hereby appointed 
to formulate a plan by which such a fund can be created. 



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It was also ordered by the Association that only such members who are 
exempt from the payment of dues, and those who have paid up their dues to 
date, shall be entitled to have their names enrolled on the Roster of this Asso- 
ciation now being prepared for that purpose. 

On motion of Rev. T. P. Cleveland, and adopted by a rising vote, the fol- 
low ing committee was appointed to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of 
H. W. Grady: T. P. Cleveland, chairman; B. F. Abbott, General P. M. B. 
Young, J. H. Ketner, W. A. Fuller, Col, G. T. Fry, and Robert L. Rodgers. 

On motion of C. D'Alvigny, the following committee of three was ap- 
pointed to prepare suitable resolutions of sympathy for Gen. Longstreet on the 
death of his wife: C. D'Alvigny, Rev. J. W Jones, and J. H Shadden. 

The thanks of the Association were tendered Col. L. P. Thomas for his 
very able and interesting paper, and Mr. F. T. Ryan was appointed to prepare 
a paper to be read at our next meeting 

The following Veterans were admitted as membeis: Wm Stewart, co G, 
38th Ga; John White, co F, 17th Ga; W D Ivey, 2d Lieut co D, 12th Ga; II 
L At water. Q M Dept of Miss; A Howell, Corp co E, 1st Ga Vols; George H 
Holliday, private Bat Ga Cadets. 

The following Veterans having complied with our By-laws, etc., as to dues, 
made application for membership, which, under the rules, must lie over to the 
next regular meeting: 

J T Word, co C, 35th Ga; J J Toon, commiss'nd by Isham G Harris, of 
Tenn; S C Henson, co F, 4th Ga; .IAS Baisden, co A, 4th Ga; F T Brosius, 
Sergt co A, Lee's battalion, Va; J M Brosius, Sert co A, Lee's battalion, Va; 
H T Phillips, Army P M, Army of Tenn; J L Bell, co K, 7th Ga; II W Brox- 
ton, co A, Atlanta arsenal bat; W T Anderson, co B, 27th Ga. 

On mot ion, the Association adjourned. 



Atlanta, Ga., February 17th, 1890. 

The Veterans met in regular session in their Hall. All officers present. 
After prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of last meeting were read and 
adopted. 

The quarterly report of the Treasurer was received, and ordered to be 
spead upon the minutes of the Association. 

1889 treasurer's report. 

Oct. 27, to balance on hand $2,170 !>1 

L890 Jau 1, to cash rent Atlanta Artillery in lull 32 00 

Jan. I , to cash interest on certificates. 55 20 

Jan. 20, to cash from .1 F. Edwards, Secretary 19 25 



$2,277 3(5 
1889 Nov. I, by cash paid W. II. Gray— order Ex Oom..$ 20 60 
Nov. I. by cash by order President burying J. M. Farmer 20 00 

Nov. 5, by cash paid Voucher No. ;:, order Ex. Com 43 00 

Nov. 23, by cash paid Voucher No. 1, I.. Orrie, order Re- 
lief Committee 10 00 



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Nov. 23, by cash paid Voucher No. 5, T. Leach, order Re- 
lief Committee .-> oo 

1890— Jan. 6, by cash paid Voucher No. (S, order K\ Com 181 50 

Jan. 6, by cash paid Mrs. Humphreys, order Association. . 10 00 

Jan. 20, by cash paid Voucher No. 7, W. II Thompson, 

order Relief Commit tee 10 00 

Jan. 21, by cash paid Voucher No. 8, J. H. Jones, order 

Relief Committee loot) 

Jan. 21, by cash paid Voucher No it, Wiley Dull', order 

Relief Committee 10 00 

Jan. 27, balance on hand 2, Oil? 86 

$2,271 36 

Mr. F. T. Ryan reported the cost of having 500 copies of certificates of 
membership engraved for $175, and a resolution was passed thai .ill those 
members who are willing to pay $1 for their certificate to enroll their names on 
a list to be kept at Dr. Fox's office until a sullicienl amount is subscribed to 
have the certificates engraved. 

Rev. T. P. Cleveland, chairman of the II W. Grady .Memorial Commit 
tee, submitted a report which was adopted, and same ordered to he spread 
upon the minutes. 

Mr. C. D'Alvigny, chairman of committee appointed to prepare suitable 
resolutions of condolence for Gen. Longstreet, on the death of his wife, sub 
mitted a report, which was adopted, and ordered spread upon the minutes, and 
a copy of same be sent Gen. Longstreet. 

The committee appointed at our last meeting to formulate some plan to 
create a burial fund, submitted a report, which was adopted, and all members 
of this Association can become members by subscribing to the agreement, in 
the hands of Dr. Fox. 

The committee on memorial service reported progress, and was granted 
further time. 

By resolution the President was authorized to draw his warrant on the 
Treasurer for $25, to pay for the portrait of our late comrade, Hon. Henry W 
Grady. 

The thanks of the Association were tendered Mr. F. T. Ryan for his able 
and interesting paper on the battle of Chickamauga. 

Mr. Z. A. Rice was appointed to prepare the paper to he read at our nexl 
meeting. 

A communication was received from Mr. John O. Wadded, calling alien 
tion to the condition of the graves of Confederate soldiers buried on Johnson- 
Island in Lake Erie, and asked thai a contribution of one hundred dollars be 
raised in Atlanta to assist in carrying out the plan of Rev. 8. 8. Sweet, of lm\ 
ing the graves attended to properly, and in pursuance of which the President 
appointed the following committee to solicit subscriptions: II. F. Starke, chair 
man, F. T. Ryan, C. D'Alvigny. 

The following veterans having made application Tor membership at our 
last meeting were admitted : W T Anderson, co I'.. 37th 6a; John 'I' Ward, co 
C, 35th Ga; J J Toon, C 8 A; Solomon C Henson, co F. 4th Ga; J A 8 Baifl 



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den, co A, 4th Ga; F J Brosius, Color-Sgt, Lee's Battalion Va troops; John M 
Brosius, O S, Lee's Battalion Va troops; H T Phillips, P M, Army Tenn; Jas 
L Bell, eo K; 7th Ga; Hezekiah W Broxton, co A, Atlanta Arsenal Battalion. 

The following Veterans having complied with our by-laws as to dues, etc., 
made application for membership, which, under the rules, lay over until the 
next meeting : T M DeLaury. co C, Phillips' legion ; F E Henson, co F, Gate 
City Guard, 1st Ga; S H Jones, co D, 1st S C; Arch Avery, co A, Cobb's legion 
cavalry; Aug It Churchill, co E, 1st Ga Battalion ; D C Goza, co K, 20th Ga ; 
Elbert Collins, O S co B, 42d Ga. 

The death of comrade W. H. Thompson was reported. 



Atlanta, Ga., March 17, 1S90. 

At a regular meeting of the Confederate Veterans' Association of Fulton county, 
the following officers were present : John F Edwards, Amos Fox, Rev T P Cleve- 
land, Robt L Rodgers, L P Thomas, H F Starke, J H Ketner, EDL Mobley, S H 
Landram, Z A Rice, S M Powell, Henry Mitchell. 

In the absence of the President the Association was called to order by Col L P 
Thomas. After prayer by the Chaplain, the minutes of the last meeting were read 
and adopted. 

Capt Milledge, chairman of the committee on Annual Dinner, to be given on 
Memorial Day, reported progress, and asked for further time, which was granted. 
Also further time was granted the committee on Memorial Exercises, to enable them 
to complete all arrangements. 

Col. Starke, chairman of the committee appointed to solicit contributions to 
aid in placing headstones at the graves of Confederate soldiers buried at Johnson's 
island, asked for further time, which was granted. 

The hat exhibited by W. W. Hulbert was adopted as the uniform hat of this 
Association, and any member desiring to provide himself with one of them can do 
so by giving his order to A O M Gay. Price of hat $1 25. 

The following resolution was adopted : 

Resolved, That the Visiting committee at once investigate the condition of the 
family of the Confederate soldier killed to-day by the cars of the W & A. R. R.Co., 
and, if found to be in want to render them the same assistance as if he was a mem- 
ber of our Association. 

The following Veterans having made application for membership at our last 
meeting were admitted : Angus R Churchill, co E, 1st Ga battalion; D C Goza, co 
A, 20th Ga; Elbert Collins, Orderly Sgt co B, 42d Ga; T D DeLaney, co C, Phillips' 
legion; F E Henson, co C, Gate City Guard ; Sam Henry Jones, co D, 1st S C; A 
Avery, co A, Cobb's legion. 

The following Veterans having complied with the rules, etc., as to dues, made 
application for membership • J A Loftis, co E, 24th Ga; James F Murphy, co F, 4th 
Ga; Jno D Stocker, co B, 25th S C; Wiley Duffie, co D, 4th Ga; G S Barnesley, co 
A. 8th Ga; T H Weaver, Sgt co I, 7U1 Ga; W S Blair, co G, 41st Ga; B B Crew, co 
G,4th Tenn; W A Williamson, 4th Ga; W D Stratton, Lt co I, 9th Tenn; R O 



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Foard, co F, 1st N C; John Burns, co C, 21st Ga ; Isaiah J Prim, co D, 53d Ala; T 
C Langley, co B, 42d Ga; R J Carmichael, co A, 1st Ga; J L Chaffin, co C, 22d Ga! 
O F Owen, co D, 7th Texas ; J J Hansford, co B, 3d Ga ; J J Logue, co D, 16th 
Tenn; L Minis, Q M Dept Miss Troops; J Lowry, co L, 3d Ga. 

The thanks of the Association was tendered to Col. Z. A. Rice, for his able 
paper. 

Col. H. F. Starke was appointed to prepare the paper for our next meeting. 

Adjourned. J. F. Edwards, Sec'y. 



. Atlanta, Ga., April 21, 1S90, 

At the annual meeting of the Confederate Veterans' Association of Fulton 
county, Pres. W. L. Calhoun, was in the chair. After prayer by Mr. Garrison, the 
minutes of the last regular meeting, and the called meeting held April 14th, 1890, 
were read and adopted. 

Col. Starke then read his paper on Gen. Van Dorn, for which he received the 
thanks of the Association. 

Dr. I. T. Tichenor was appointed to prepare the paper for our next meeting. 

Comrade Collins was reported to be in distress, and $10 was ordered to be 
paid to him by the Treasurer. 

Judge Robert L. Rodgers, the Historian, read a portion of his History of the 
Association from its organization to the present time, and stated that it was in the 
hands of the printer, and would soon be ready for distribution. The probable cost 
would be 50 cents per copy. 

Dr. Amos Fox, Treasurer, made his annual report, showing a balance on hand 

of $1,845- 

The Secretary's report showed amount collected from dues and fees during the 
past year, $329.58 ; amount due and uncollected, $632; and our membership at 583. 

These two reports were referred to the Executive committee. 

Capt. W. D. Ellis, as chairman of the committee on Transportation, reported 
that he had made very favorable arrangements with the railroads regarding rates 
from all points, to persons desiring to attend our Memorial exercises on the 26th 
instant. 

The proposition of Dr. Fox, with reference to selling badges, in order to raise 
money to complete the work on the monument grounds at Westview Cemetery, 
was approved by an unanimous vote of the Association. 

The following members were elected as officers of the Association for the en- 
suing year: W. L. Calhoun, President and Commander; F. T. Ryan, Vice-President; 
John F. Edwards, Secretary; Amos Fox, Treasurer; Rev. T. P. Cleveland, Chaplain; 
Dr. K. C. Divine, Surgeon; Judge Robert L. Rodgers, Historian. 

By resolution, the President was authorized to name the Executive, Visiting.and 
Relief committees, to be ratified at our next regular meeting. 

A Reception committee of five members, consisting of Capt. R. M. Clayton, 
Major Starke, Jep. Langston, Major Slaton, W. H. H. Futrell, and Major J. Gads- 
den King, were appointed to remain in the Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Memorial 
Day, to receive trie visiting Veterans and record their names. 



17G. 

On motion, all business men are asked to close their places of business from 3 
to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day. 

An amendment of the Constitution was submitted by Dr. Fox, which, by our 
rules, must lie over to the next meeting. 

On motion of Dr. Amos Fox, our comrade J. M. Paden, who left one leg on 
the battlefield, was placed on the exemption list. 

The following Veterans having made application for membership at our last 
meeting were admitted : L Mims, Q M Dept, Miss; J J Logue, co D, 16th Tenn; J 
J Hansford, co B, 3d Ga; O F Owens, co D, 7th Texas; J L Chaffin, co C, 226. Ga; 
R C Cammack, co A, 1st La; T C Langley, co B, 42 Ga; Isaiah "J Prim, co D, 53d 
Ala cav; John Burns, co C, 21st Ga; R O Foard, co F, 1st N C, W A Williams, 4th 
Ga; W D Stratton, Lt co I, 9th Tenn; B B Crew, 4th Tenn cav'y; W b Blair, co G, 
41st Ga ; T H Weaver, Sgt co I, 7th Ga ; Geo S Barnesley, co A, 8th Ga ; Wiley 
Dufhe, co D, 4th Ga; J D Stocker, co B, 25th S C ; James F Murphey, co G, 5th 
Ga; J A Loftis, co E, 22d Ga; John M Lowry, co L, 3d Ga. 

The following Veterans having complied with our by-laws, as to dues, etc., made 
application for membership, and the rules were suspended in order to elect them 
at this meeting : Rev A G Thomas, chaplain 7th Ga ; M H Camp, co E, loth Ga; 
P K Fowler, co K, 18th Ga; R P Davis, co B, 27th Ga Bat; J J Pelot, bugler, co A, 
1st Ala; G W Herndon, co K, 7th Ga; F Harris, co K, 5th Ga; W N Hawks, co G, 
2d Ga; E H Bloodworth, Lt co G, 3d Ga; Albert E Horton, co F, 14th Texas; J J 
Sneed, co F, 53d Ga; W A Phillips, co K, 22d Ga ; J Cunningham, Captain co C, 
6th Ga; Geo W Adair, Aid Gen Forrest Staff; Gen Phil Cook, Com Cook's brigade; 
Jos H Morgan, co B, 2d Ga cav'y; John Berkle, co B, 1st Ala; E M Roberts, 8th Ga; 
A C Heggie, co A, 14th Ga; A C Wilson, co G, 19th Ga; D E Williams, co A, 2d 
Ga; John J White, co C, 35th Va cav'y; Miles Turpin, co D, 1st Ga; John Lovette, 
co E, nth Va; A H Kent, co B, La; John Trammell, co D, 2d Ky; G W D Cook, 
2d Lt, co B, Cobb's legion; S M Buchanan, co D, 44th Ga; John Brown, co C, 8th 
Ga; W W Edwards, co E, 6th Ala ; Henry C Smith, Sgt co I, 22d Ga ; C P, John- 
son, co G, 5th N C. 

There being no other business for this meeting the Association adjourned. 

John F. Edwards, Sec'y. 



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MEMORIAL DAY 1890. 



The last Memorial Day was observed with more interest than any we have 
ever had before In our meeting of our Association for February, 1890, Col. 
John Milledge first moved that a committee be appointed to make suitable 
arrangements for the proper observance of Memorial Day of this year. The 
motion was favorably considered, and the general committee was authorized to 
select special committees for detail work. The general plan was to arrange for 
a memorial address, and to invite all the Generals of the Confederate armies, 
and all the old soldiers of the Confederate armies, to meet with our Association 
in Atlanta, for one grand reunion, and observe the Memorial Day with us— 
anniversary of the quarter centenary since the cessation of hostilities in the 
war between the States 

The committees did their respective duties faithfully and in a commenda- 
ble manner. Invitations were sent to all the Confederate Generals living, and 
all the soldiers were invited through the medium of the Press all over the coun- 
try. The invitations were accepted by a great many, and great was the joy in 
the hope of meeting and greeting again, the first time since the gloomy days of 
1865. The day came, and it was a lovely, balmy day, pleasant and bright, just 
such a day that for its own natural pleasantness and brightness, and sweetness, 
might be considered as a happy event in our lives, "whUe the days are going 
by." The Constitution of April 27th gave this statement of it, which I may 
adopt here as appropriate : 

THE REUNION OF THE VETERANS. 

Atlanta witnessed on this occasion the largest and most enthusiastic reunion of 
the Confederate Veterans that has taken place since the war. A large number 
gathered here on Veteran's Day of the Piedmont Exposition, but not so many by 
half as were to be seen on this day. The day, therefore, will take its place as a red 
letter day in the annals of the Veterans, and the occasion, with its patriotic accom- 
paniments, will be long remembered as a memorable one in the history of Atlanta. 
Every feature of the programme in which the Veterans took part was full of sugges- 
tions, even to those who bore no part in the war between the States, and many of 
the incidents were mast touching. 

Those who had served through the war together met in Atlanta for the first 
lime since the surrender. Some of them made no effort to conceal their emotions, 
but literally fell on each other's necks and wept. It was a reunion that was in the 
nature of a love feast, and the grizzled Veterans went about among their old com- 
ra les with sparkling eyes, glowing cheeks, and all the ardor and enthusiasm of 
suddenly renewed youth. 

The enthusiasm with which the Veterans greeted their old commanders em- 
bodied the most pathetic significance. As Gen. Joseph E. Johnston rode through 
the streets, accompanied by General Kirby Smith, the carriage was seized, the horses 
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detached, and the Veterans literally carried the vehicle to the opera house. The 
devotion they manifested toward their old-time leaders was sanctified by defeat. 

Never again, perhaps, shall we see such a gathering of the Confederate Veterans. 
They compose an army that must march on without recruits. The Veterans and 
their leaders are growing old Overwhelmed in the field, they have had a hard fight 
with fate and circumstance since the war. In this fight they have won a glorious 
victory, and in both struggles they have received honorable scars. 

Their gathering in Atlanta at this time was for a three-fold purpose : To lay 
the cornerstone of a Home for Confederate soldiers — the building of which is the 
result of the eloquent appeals of Henry W. Grady — to pay a tribute to the Confed- 
erate dead, and to renew old memories and associations. In carrying out this pur- 
pose they had the affectionate sympathy and hearty aid of every honest heart in 
Atlanta. By their presence they have given a new impetus to our Confederate 
Memorial ceremonies, and have brought the hearts of busy people into a closer and 
fresher communion with the memories of an honorable and a glorious past. The 
little children who witnessed the scenes and incidents of the day will remember it, 
and the older people will welcome this refreshing addition to their experiences. 

No day, set apart for devotion to the memory of those who gave their lives for 
the South, was ever more appropriately observed. 

Old Veterans, ladies whose hearts were made to bleed by the war, young men 
who know of the bloody strife only in story and song, and maidens with hearts full 
of veneration for those who rest in Oakland, took part in the exercises. 

Atlanta was never more patriotic, and never before did she entertain more 
Veterans. All in all, the day was what Atlanta would have had it. All the Veterans 
awoke in the morning to the consciousness that it was Memorial Day, and there was 
much to be done. The first duty to be performed was to lay the cornerstone of the 
Home, which will soon shelter the disabled Veterans who fought for the Lost Cause. 
THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME. 

This is an interesting and important institution in our midst, and may be 
properly considered as the result of efforts which had their origin in this Asso- 
ciation, and to the fostering care of our members. 

ll may be proper just here to give an account of it, so that its history may 
be known and preserved The proposition for a Soldiers' Home was discussed 
in our Association soon after our organization, and in numerous meetings, up 
to Sept.. 1888, when it wis discussed more particularly, and an address was 
issued by our Executive committee, as shown in this history. At length, 
when the interest was well pointed for the cause, our very worthy honorary 
member, Mr. Henry \V. Grady, made an eloquent appeal to our people, and 
tin Soldiers' Home seemed to take shape and dimensions at once. 

The Constitution of April 26, 1890, thus narrates the history of "The 
Soldiers' Home:" 

"One year ago this month the firs! step inward establishing a Confederate 
Veterans' home in < leorgia was taken. 

"Previous to thai time some of those who loved the old soldiers who 

foughl for the Confederacy, had indeed indulged in Utopian dreams of whal 

should be done to provide the poor, and the old. and the maimed with shelter. 

but these good men had been satisfied with dreaming, and no practical steps 

had been taken. 



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"In the North, a committee, under the chairmanship of Major Joe Stewart, 
had, during the month of March, endeavored to raise a fund to build Confede- 
rate Veterans' homes in the South. Their success, however, had been anything 

but encouraging, and, after many appeals to the citizens of New York, Major 
Stewart announced that he had collected only $1,500. 

"On the morning of the 6th of April, the citizens of Atlanta and of Geor- 
gia were electrified by finding that a master spirit had taken the matter in 
hand. 

"Mr. Henry W. Grady had realized the false position in which the Georgia 
veterans and the people of the State were being placed, lie grasped the helm, 
and with one burst of eloquence he roused the people of the entire State to 
action. 

"It was on the night of the 5th of April, that Mr. Grady wrote the words 
'Come back, Major Joe Stewart ! come back!' and it was the following editorial 
which the next day penetrated to every part of the State : 

"Isn't it time for the committee that is soliciting funds in New York for a Con- 
federate Veterans' home to recall its appeal and close up its work ? 

"The poverty of our old veterans has been dragged through the North until it 
is a sorry tale too often told. Their wounds and their rags have been exposed, even 
as were those of Bilisirius of old, and not to the credit due to their cheerful forti- 
tude, and to the manliness of our people. We have never had any heart in this 
scheme of establishing headquarters in New York, where the woes of our poor and 
brave heroes should be retailed, and a collection taken up for their benefit, and we 
have less now than ever. 

"The appeal has been circulating for more than a month in New York. Public 
meetings have been held, and great speeches made on both sides, illustrious Union 
Generals have written letters indorsing the charity. Committees have reported and 
have traversed the streets of New York, and invested the offices of business men. A 
many times millionaire, with an income of a half million a year, is chairman of the 
receiving committee. And yet, after all this beseeching, and all this parade, the 
millionaire chairman announces that only $1,500 has been paid into his hands. 

"Come home, Major Joe Stewart ! Disband your committee, withdraw your 
appeal, and let our old soldiers retire once more into the seclusion from which they 
had better never been drawn. Come home, Major ! The people of Georgia pay 
annually over $3,000,000 as their share of the taxes from which the soldiers of the 
Union army are pensioned, and they do not complain. Out of their poverty this 
goes from free and willing hands, and they have enough left to take care of their 
own veterans who are dependent and disabled. Come home, Major Stewart, and 
let us take our heroes to our own hearts, and wear them there, never to be paraded 
again with their limping gait, their poor wounds, and their shabby raiment, through 
the lines of strangers, of whom charity is begged for their behalf! Somehow or 
other, God bless them, we will manage to make their way to the grave gentle and 
tranquil; and, though their comforts may be scant and their pleasures few, at least 
their feet shall not be led into humiliation. Come home, Major ! In no resentment, 
but in self-respect, let us withdraw the appeal, and hush the piteous story. These 
men fought in honor — let them not be set on the curbstones of distant Babylon to 



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stir the pity of their ancient enemies, or catch the crumbs of a passing charity. 
Come home, and come with our thanks and our gratitude for what you have sought 
to do." 

Reflecting over the above, the Constitution has this to add : 

"Not for any consideration would it put one straw in the way of any movement 
for the good of Confederate soldiers. Their poverty has long weighed on our mind, 
and the lack of provision made for the dependent and destitute among them has 
been a reproach to our people. We cannot, however, remain silent under the daily 
tragedy of begging that is going on in New York. If it had met with instant and 
spontaneous answer, that gave more in kindliness and sympathy than in money, it 
might have been well enough. But it has dragged to an extent that makes further 
importuning out of the question. Texas has more idle money in her treasury than 
any State in the Union, North or South, and we do nut believe she will justify the 
prolonging of this painful spectacle. 

"But we need Confederate homes ! In every State there are men wearing hon- 
orable scars, who are poor and helpless. The 'Lee Camp' home, at Richmond, is 
overcrowded. It is our sacred duty to provide for our heroes. The North has done 
it by law. Let us do it with love ! As long as our veterans wander homeless in 
our land, or are forced to beg for help from the men they fought, every costly monu- 
ment that rises above the graves of our dead is a reproach instead of an honor ! 

"We must build a Confederate home in Georgia ! We must build it at once ! 
We must show that Georgia's heart beats true to the men who suffered in her cause, 
and that she will take them to her heart ! The Constitution will take the matter in 
hand and appeal to the people. We can easily push it to a success ! It must be 
done ! We have never failed in any worthy enterprise, and of all we have under- 
taken this is the worthiest and best ! 

"We start the subscription list for 'The Georgia Confederate Home' as follows : 
The Constitution Publishing Company, $1,000 ; and we shall not rest night or day 
until this list is finished, the money raised, the home started, and established in the 
love of our people ! Every morning we shall print the list of subscribers. Who 
will be first to subscribe? The best plan of a home is to secure about loo acres 
near Atlanta, build a home for about $25,000, beautify the ground, make it a place 
of honor and comfort, and open wide its gates to receive in love and sympathy, any 
and every old soldier who has given the strength of his life to Georgia ! It will not 
require over $50,000 to do the whole work. Shall we not get this in a week ? 

"Subscriptions of any amount will be received. Let the rich give from their 
bounty, and the poor from their poverty. Let every man and woman give some- 
thing, and let us have in to-morrow's Constitution a list that will show the world 
that Georgia loves her heroes, and that she is able to take care of them. There will 
be no committee to canvass or beg. 

"That subscriptions will be made by Northern men to the home, is no less admi- 
rable than undoubted. Such subscriptions will be all the more appreciated that they 
are spontaneous, and that they grace an enterprise already established in our own 
self-reliance and sense of duty. 

"There will be no committee to canvass or beg. Send in your names and your 
subscriptions. The subscribers will elect a board of directors and call for the money 
as it is needed ! Let us hear from every man who loves Georgia and honors the men 
who fought for her." 



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The following day was Sunday, but in the twenty-four hours after Mr. 
Grady's editorial had been published, $10,000 were subscribed, and the home 
was a certainty. Such an immense number of replies came from every part of 
the State that it was found necessary on Sunday, April 7th, to devote an entire 
page of the Constitution to the letters and to the list of subscribers. 

The page was headed "Let us Wear them in Our Hearts," and its effect 
was to increase the enthusiasm and bring forth additional donations from every 
town and country hamlet in Georgia. 

The interest once aroused it was never allowed to flag. Each day the list 
of additional subscribers was published, until, on the 16th of April, when the 
first meeting of subscribers was held, $40,000 had been promised. 

The first meeting was an important one. Several hundred gentlemen met 
at the chamber of commerce for the purpose of organizing. On the motion of 
D. M. Bain, Capt. E. P. Howell was called to the chair, and Mr. Edwards was 
requested to act as secretary. 

After speeches had been made by Captain Howell, Mr. Grady, anil Dr. J. 
Win, Jones, Mr. Samuel Inman submitted the following resolutions, which were 
unanimously adopted : 

Resolved, That the subscribers to the fund for the Confederate Home of Georgia 
do now proceed to elect twenty-five directors, of whom thirteen shall be of the 
county of Fulton, and twelve from the State at large, and in addition to these 25 so 
elected, the Governor of Georgia and the Mayor of the city nearest the home 
shall be ex-officio members of said board, making twenty-seven directors in all. 

Resolved, That said board of directors for the Confederate Home of Georgia 
shall procure at once a charter for the Confederate Home Association of the State of 
Georgia, and when so secured shall call the subscribers of this fund together in con- 
vention and effect a permanent and legal organization ; but, in the meantime, said 
board of directors are authorized to go forward at once and collect subscriptions, 
make rules for the government of their body, select a site for permanent buildings, 
and begin the erection of buildings if in their judgment they deem best ; and said 
board is hereby empowered to act in any and all matters pertaining to the Confeder- 
ate Home for Georgia, and its interests and welfare, and the subscribers to the fund 
hereby authorize and ratify such action. 

Chairman Howell appointed as the committee of five Messrs. M. ('. Kiser, 
W. L. Calhoun, Dr. Spalding, Judge W. T. Newman, and D. M. Bain. It 
was also decided that the members of the committee should be directors. 

The committee work resulted in the board of directors being composed of— 

From Atlanta— K W Grady, M C Kiser, S M Inman, W L Calhoun, W A 
Wright, J W English, E F Howell, R D Spalding, George Hillyer, T L Langston, 
Amos Fox, W D Ellis, J S Todd, D M Bain, Judge W T Newman. 

Slate at Large — Gen C A Evans, Augusta; T Gunby Jordan, Columbus; Col W 
H Ross, Macon; W W Gordon, Savannah ; R K Reaves, Athens ; T E Massengale, 
Norwood; Gen Phil Cook, Americus; W M Towers, Rome; Richard Hobbs, Albany; 
A M Foute, Cartersville; M T Smith, Buford. 

On Thursday, April 18th, the first meeting of the board of directors was held 
and Mr A L Cutts of Americus, and Mr Nelson Tift of Albany, were unanimously 
elected to serve as directors. 



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A committee was appointed to report on organization, and it was decided by 
them to immediately elect a president, a treasurer, a secretary, and twelve vice-pres- 
idents, one from each congressional district, and two from the State at large. 

The election resulted in the choice of Mr. Grady as president, Mr. Paul Romare 
as treasurer, and Capt. W. H. Harrison as secretary. It was also decided to name 
the new enterprise "The Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia." 

Since the first meeting every effort has been made to push the home to a speedy 
completion. 

At the second meeting of the directors, which was held on May loth, a com- 
mittee was appointed to draw up a charter, and another committee on location was 
authorized to purchase the Shultz place near Grant's Park. 

On June i, the directors again met, to accept the charter and the deed of the 
Shultz estate, and on the 6th of June they went in a body to see the property and 
choose the site where the home is now located. 

At a meeting which was held on September loth, the first plans for a building 
were considered, and it was decided to spend $25,000 in its erection. 

On the 21st of January, the saddest meeting ever held took place. The untimely 
death of Mr. Grady was formally announced to the directors, and it became their 
duty to elect his successor. 

Judge W. L. Calhoun was chosen to fill the place, and he has carried the good 
work on with such excellent judgment that the success of the home is assured. 

At the same meeting which elected Judge Calhoun Mr. Grady's successor, the 
designs made by Bruce & Morgan were accepted, and the contract was let to Austin 
& Boyleston. 

The last meeting of the board was held on the 26th of March, and at that time 
Treasurer Romare reported that he had received $3 1.902. 1 2, that he had expended 
$19,056 21, and he had on hand $12,845 9 1 - Besides these amounts there are yet 
a large number of uncollected subscriptions, amounting to nearly $10,000. 

By the first day of August it will be ready to offer an asylum to the old soldiers. 
Already Captain Harrison is receiving numerous inquiries as to the regulations 
which will govern its management. 

If the veterans are allowed to take their wives to the Home, as it was first in- 
tended for them to do, many old veterans will find a comfortable resting place in 
which to pass their declining years. Without this permission, however, few of the 
veterans will be willing to leave the wives who have borne the adversity of many 
years with them to the trials of the world, and seek there a comfortable refuge for 
themselves. 

LAYING THE CORNEB STONE. 

The corner stone was placed with appropriate ceremonies <>n Memorial 
Day, 1890, by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Georgia. 

The hour for the laying <>l' the cornerstone was purposely appointed early 
in the day in order in give everybody an opportunity to be present, and yel to 
return to the citj in time to lake pari in the memorial services al theopera 
house, and appear in the procession. 

Very early in the morning a crowd collected al the terminus of the dummy 



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line, and as fast as the cars arrived they were boarded with a rush, and those 
who were slow of motion had hut a poor chance of obtaining even standing 
room . 

The Constitution, of April 27th, gives us an account of the ceremonies at 
the Home, as follows : 

By the time the carriages, containing the officials, reached the Home, an 
immense crowd had gathered to witness the ceremonies. 

The building is still surrounded by scaffolds. Every projection, which 
afforded a foothold, was occupied by the venturesome lads and men who were 
willing to risk their necks for a position from which they could see. 

Immediately in front of the southeast corner of the building a stage had 
been erected, and the crowd passed the waiting moments in examining the 
stone. 

What they saw was a fine white marble stone, four feet square, with a sar- 
cophagus chiseled out of its center. On one side were the words : 

Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, erected through contribu- 
tions from the people, inspired by love for the surviving and dis- 
abled Confederate heroes. Anno Domini, 1890. 

On the other side was carved : 

CORNER STONE LAID 

BY 

JOHN S. DAVIDSON, 

GRAND MASTER F. AND A. M. OF GEORGIA, 

April 26th, A. D., 1890. 

Early in the day an organ had been brought to the grounds, and just as 
the carriages containing the officers drove up, it was taken to the platform and 
placed a little to one side, where it left an unobstructed view of the corner stone. 

As soon as all the carriages were emptied, and the Generals and Trustees of 
the Home had obtained positions from whicii to view the ceremonies, Judge 
Calhoun, President of the Home, went to the platform with the quartette, 
composed of Messrs. Eugene Hardeman. J. W. Lively, F. H. Gates, and F. M. 
Fremont. 

When he saw that everything was prepared he went again to the road, and 
returned escorting Grand Master John S. Davidson, and the other Masonic dig- 
nitaries, in the following order: 

John S. Davidson, grand master; Wm. Abram Love, deputy grand mas- 
ter; Thomas W Latham; senior grand warden; John Z. Lawshe, junior grand 
warden; J. W. Oslin; grand treasurer; A. M. Wolihin. grand secretary; Rev. 
H. C. Morrison, grand chaplain; Trammed .Starr, senior grand deacon; \Y. T. 
Kimsey, junior grand deacon; W. F. Parkhurst, grand marshal; A. C. Bruce, 
grand architect; John P. Parks, first grand steward; A. II. Christ, second g;and 
steward; W. L. Hubbard, bearer of corn; A. W. Fite, bearer of wine; \Y. A. 
Tignor, bearer of oil; A J. Shropshire, bearer three great lights; Jay I). Ed- 
wards, grand tyler. 

While thd officers were arranging themselves in line on the platform, Mr. 
Hardeman played a solemn march. The secret societies then marched on to 



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the ground, and formed a column four deep in front of the stage. Back of 
the Masons stood the crowd. Packed tightly, they stretched down the hill and 
off among the trees, far beyond the point where the voice of any man could 
reach. 

Near the stage, in a sheltered corner, sat a lady in deep mourning. She 
was the mother of Henry W. Grady, the man who, above all others, would, 
had he lived, been truly happy to witness the fruition of his efforts for the 
needy Veterans of the Confederacy. 

The impressive ceremony of the Masons was used, and after a beautiful 
prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. H. C. Morrison, the quartette sang a hymn. 

IN THE CORNER STONE. 

The following articles were then deposited in the cavity of the. stone: 

One Confederate bill by W. M. Ragsdale, and one bill of the Bank of the 
Empire State. 

Five-cent bill of the Bank of Athens by J. J. Bacon. 

A chessman made by Mr. Capers, of Cobb's Legion, while a prisoner at 
Fort Delaware. 

Names of the members of Hook and Ladder Company. 

Immortelle from the coffin of the late Henry W. Grady. 

Three coins by Robert Winship. 

Old Confederate haversack by W. P. Robertson. Confederate bills by 
the same. 

Confederate bill by F. M. Hestley. 

Battered minnie ball, picked up on Kennesaw Mountain, by Mr. Cahill. 

Plans submitted to Gen. R. E. Lee, how to utilize the negroes in war, by 
the Forty-ninth Georgia Regiment. 

A $10 Confederate bill by W. A Stewart. 

Constitution of the Confederate Veterans' Association, of Fulton county, 
and a list of officers. 

A copy of the Rebel, published in 1862, in Chattanooga, Tenn., by L. L. 
Parham, 

Photographs of President Davis and Henry W. Grady, by C. W. Motes. 

"The Southern Cross," a war song, by T. M. Harkins. 

Pocket book by W. T. Nash. 

A spur made from a cannon captured at the first battle of Manassas, and 
worn by Gen. Longstreet, by (Jen. Longstreet. 

Letters from President Davis and Varina Howell Davis, by Sidney Root. 

A $1,000 Confederate bill by John Tyler Cooper. 

A pockel diary, taken from a dead soldier. July 22, 1864, near Atlanta, by 
W R, Walker. 

Original manuscripl of Admiral Raphael Semmes, and incidents of the 
war, by Mrs. Stainbaek Wilson. 

Programme of Memorial Day. 1870, by A. W. Dozier. 

\ $1,000 Confederate lull by r.. R. Whitfield. 

A petition to Dr. .1. MeF. Gaston from ladies while he was medical direc- 
tor ai Manassas Junction 

A copy of the Atlanta Constitution, and one or two other papers. 



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THE CEREMONIES. 

When the articles were all deposited, Grand Master Davidson presented 
each official in turn with the insignia of his office, and bade him try the stone. 
Each one reported that the artisan had well and truly done his work. 

The ceremony of pouring corn, wine, and oil was then performed, and 
while the quartette sung the doxology, Grand Master Davidson struck the stone 
three blows with his mallet. 

The motions of the order were then performed by the Masons in front of 
the platform, and by the officers The Grand Master read the formula, pro- 
nouncing the cornerstone laid, and the ceremony closed with another prayer by 
Dr. Morrison. 

Just before the conclusion of the services the Knights Templar, in full re- 
galia, arrived, and a place was made for them in front of the stage. 

After a photograph of the corner stone had been taken, the crowd dispersed 
and sought their conveyances to return to the city. 

MEMORIAL SERVICES. 

The account of the Memorial ceremonies is given by the Constitution, and 
I take from it such portions as seem pertinent for this report. 

The crowd arrived in the city all right, and by noon they began moving 
toward Marietta street, and a half hour later the sidewalks and streets near the 
old capitol and DeGive's Opera House were thronged. 

The gathering was a happy one. Every window and balcony along Mari- 
etta, Broad and Hunter was occupied by ladies and children anxious to see 
General Johnston, the heroes who followed him, the young soldiers who vener- 
ate his deeds of valor, and the ladies of the Memorial Association who annually 
strew the graves of the dead warriors with beautiful flowers. 

For a time the crowd rushed hither and thither over the street and side- 
walks, each one striving for a good chance of observation. 

Shortly after one o'clock Chief Connally, at the head of fifteen nrounted 
police officers, opened a way through the crowd up Marietta street, and came 
to halt in front of the opera house. 

The squad presented a handsome appearance, and under the orders of Ad- 
jutant Kendrick, deployed in fine style. 

In a very few minutes they succeeded in clearing Marietta street from 
Peachtree to Spring. Everybody was forced back to the sidewalk, and for a 
half hour the street was empty, except for the mounted officers. 

Ffteen minutes later W. L. Calhoun, President of the Confederate Veter- 
ans' Association, accompanied by his staff, came up. He was mounted upon a 
beautiful bay, which he rode gracefully. Along with the Colonel came Major 
J. H. Ketner, Col Albert Howell, Mr. G. B. Adair, Dr. K. C. Divine, Capt. 
James A. Anderson, Capt. Wm. M. Bray, Capt. O. C. Wilcoxson, of the Uni- 
versity of Georgia, and Mr. P. L. Mynatt. 

Col. Calhoun and his staff wore the regulation white hat and dark sash, 
and presented a fine appearance. 

Just before two o'clock the Confederate Veterans entered Marietta Street 
from Broad, and marched towards the statehouse. 



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The Fulton County Veterans' Association were in advance, and with their 
badges and high white hats, made a magnificent appearance. 

The line moved up Marietta street to the opera house and, wheeling, came 
down the street until the head of the column was near Broad. Then they took 
a right face, and at parade rest, awaited the coming of General Johnston and 
the orator. 

In the line the Seventh Georgia Veterans followed the Fulton County Asso- 
ciation, and then came soldiers from every county in the State, and every State 
in the South, mixing and mingling in brotherly love. The line reached from 
Broad to Spring street. 

Strains of martial music came up Marietta street, and the Noreross band, 
followed by the Moreland Park Cadets, appeared. They took position in line 
near Broad street. Then behind them came a carriage, and as the carriage 
passed in front of the line, every Veteran raised his hat and began to yell. It 
was the old war-time cry. 

The carriage drove to the entrance of the opera house and stopped. In it 
were Hon. J. C. C. Black, the orator; Rev. Dr. Barnett, the Chaplain; Mrs. 
Dr. Johnson, of the Ladies' Memorial Association, and Mrs. Percival, of Vir 
ginia, sister to Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. 

Dr. Barnett wore a military suit — the uniform of an artillery Chaplain, he 
being the Chaplain of the Atlanta Artillery. 

With many the uniform induced the belief that the minister was General 
Johnston, and the carriage was quickly surrounded by veterans. The doctor, 
however, gracefully showed them their mistake, and the way in which lie did 
it won him cheer after cheer. 

The carriage door was thrown open by Capt. Ellis, and Mr. Black stepped 
out. 

Then came Dr. Barnett, then Mrs. Johnson was assisted by the two gentle- 
men, then Mrs. Percival. 

Mrs. Percival and the Eon. .1. C. C. Black were followed by Dr. Barnett 
and Mrs. Johnson as the quartette went up the opera house steps. 

THE HEUO COM IS. 

As the lirsi carriage drove away, the Governor's Horse Guard came up the 
street forty strong, under command of Captain Miller. 

The company was .-in escorl to the hero of the day. With the Governor's 
Horse Guard came a carriage drawn by two large black horses. In that car- 
riage was (Jen. Joseph E .lolinslon 

The old hero sal upon the rear scat, and beside him was (Jen. Kirby Smith. 
.Mrs. Colonel John Milledge and Mrs. Wise, of Virginia, widow of Henry A. 
Wise, Jr., who was the sou of Governor Henry A. Wise, of Virginia. 

The carriage was covered wilh llowers. 

"That's Johnston! Thai's Johnston!" yelled some one. 

Insiani]\ the Governor's Horse Guard horses and men were displaced by 
the old battle scarred veterans. 

The men who fought under I he hero surrounded 1 lie carriage They raised 

ii "ii the paved street, and yelled themselves hoarse. 



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Words of love, praise and admiration were wafted to the hero's ears. 
Hands pushed through the sides of the carriage and grasped the hands of the 
man who defended Atlanta. The crowd grew and thickened. 

Captain Ellis tried to disperse it, but could not. Then the police tried. 
But the love of the old veterans was greater than the strength of both Captain 
Ellis and Atlanta's police force; for ten minutes the carriage stood still. 

Then, as it began to move, some one called out: "Take them horses 
away!" 

Almost instantly both horses were unhitched, and old veterans fought for 
their places in the traces. Then the carriage began to move. Men who loved 
the old soldier were pulling it. 

Up Marietta street it went to the custom house, then it was turned back to- 
wards the opera house. 

The rattle of the drum and the roll of the music were drowned by the yell 
of the old soldiers. They were wild, mad with joy. Their long pent-up love 
for the old soldier had broken loose. 

Just before the carriage reached the opera house door, a tall, bearded vet- 
eran an a horse rode to the side. Shoving his hand through the open curtain, 
he grasped the hand of General Johnston just as a veteran turned it loose. The 
General looked up. 

"General Johnston!" cried the veteran. 

General Johnston continued to look up. His face showed a struggle. He 
knew the horseman, but he could not call his name. 

"Don't you know me, General? Don't you know me?" exclaimed the 
horseman. In his voice there was almost agony. 

"General Anderson, General," said Mrs. Milledge. 

"Old Tige! Old Tige! Old Tige!" 

The two men shook hands warmly. Tears were flowing down the cheeks 
of both. 

"Yes, Old Tige it is, General," said General Anderson, "and lie loves you 
as much now as ever." 

The scene was witnessed by hundreds. The ladies in the carriage cried. 
General Smith turned his face away. As Gen. Anderson dropped his com 
mander's hand an old veteran gathered it. 

"General," he cried, "I was there. I was right behind you when you 
signed them articles with Sherman." 

General Johnston smiled, saying: "I wish to God you had been right 
in front of me." 

The carriage stopped in front of the stage door to the opera house. The 
General and his escort were assisted to the ground. 

Old veterans tried to lift him to their shoulders, but warned thai his health 
would not allow it, meekly they drew a Way. In it the same love was appar- 
ent which characterized their greeting. 

Mrs. Milledge took the old hero by the arm, and followed by Gen. Smith 
and Mrs. Percival, started for the stairway. 

The crowd fell back silently, making a pathway for them. It was a path- 
way strewn with love, and not with roses. 



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As they started up the steps, an old veteran touched the General, saying : 
"Mars Joe, let me touch your garment. I fought through the war, and have 
traveled two hundred miles to see you." 

The old General stopped and grasped the old man's hand. A minute later 
he disappeared in the opera house. 

AT THE OPERA HOUSE. 

By three o'clock the opera house was full. First came in the Confederate 
Veterans and the ladies of the Memorial Association, and when they had been 
seated the parquet, dress circle and first gallery were quickly filled to overflow- 
ing with gentlemen and ladies. 

The Confederate Generals and a few prominent citizens occupied the stage, 
with General Joseph E. Johnston and General Kirby Smith occupying seats 
close to each other near the centre of the front row. 

When the Generals took their places on the stage they were lustily cheered. 
As General Johnston and General Smith took their places they were given an 
ovation. The opera house rang with the cheers of veterans, the ladies waved 
white handkerchiefs, and men and women stood up. The Generals bowed 
their acknowledgments and took their places in the centre. 

When all was quiet Judge W. L. Calhoun came to the front of the plat- 
form and said: 

"General Evans will now introduce Private Black of the Confederate 
army. " 

This caught the audience in its humor, and the hall again rang with cheers. 

General Evans then introduced the orator of the day as follows: 

"Comrades — Let us on this occasion, made great by the principles and the 
memories we celebrate, made great by the men who stood by the principles we 
are here to commemorate, give attention as they are discussed before you by a 
man who stood by them While we mourn many of those who have passed 
f nun our midst, or died in defending the principles, the memories and the prin- 
ciples can never die. 

"We are all in the ranks to day. We are in the ranks of the Confederate 
army. It lias passed out of existence as an organization. We meet no longer 
upon the battle field, but, nevertheless, there is that existing which every Con- 
federate soldier feels to-day can never be disarmed. [Applause.] 

"It is my greal pleasure today, not to keep you waiting, but at once to let 
you listen to our silver-tongued orator, who sprang up in the midst of the Con- 
federacy, gave himself in his youth and in his prime to our cause, and has since 
been faithful to every doeirine of the cause, and is here to-day holding a high 
place in our hearts — himself his highest eulogy." 

Major Black was greeted with cheers as he rose. As soon as quiet was re- 
stored, he began his oration, which was considered one of the most elegant anil 
erudite addresses ever delivered in this State 

[ts Statement of facts and logical sequences seems to be an unanswerable 
argument in vindication of the cause of the ( 'on federate States. The reasons 
which are the basis of the principles of our cause are convincing and conclu- 
sive, and ii seems to lie an error, into which our people have fallen, of thinking 
that the principles of free government were given up when we gave up our 



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guns. This might be a serious error, indeed, if we could not still have faith 
in the doctrine of Jefferson, "that error ceases to be dangerous when reason is 
left free to combat it." 

The address of Mr. Black is incisive reasoning, which flashes brightly and 
cuts its way through the masks of error, like the keen edge of a true Damascus 
blade. 

Its length precludes it from this little book, but we commend it to every 
veteran and every student who feels a pride in our principles. 

At the conclusion of Mr. Black's speech General Johnston was called for. 
He rose and thanked the veterans for his cordial reception, closing by express- 
ing the hope that all of them would meet again up yonder. As he said this he 
pointed toward the sky. He was given a renewed ovation. 

General Kirby Smith was then called for and said a few words in acknowl- 
edgment, telling the veterans that he would carry their message back to his 
family on the crest of the Cumberland. 

General A. R. Lawton was also called for, and acknowledged the compli- 
ment in a few words. 

As the ladies of the Memorial Association and Veterans were listening to 
Hon. J. C. C. Black's oration the troops were forming. And a line display 
it was. 

One after another the companies came upon the ground, and after march- 
ing and counter-marching to the music of a half dozen bands, took position in 
line. 

As the audience came out of the opera house, the distinguished guests and 
members of the Ladies' Memorial Association were escorted to carriages. 

Promptly at four o'clock the procession, which had been formed and wait- 
ing for the termination of the opera house exercises, began moving. 

It was a magnificent demonstration, the battle-scarred veterans of '61 march- 
ing in line with their old leaders, and the glittering uniforms and Hashing arms 
of the citizen soldiery. 

The procession was the largest that ever formed in Atlanta on Memorial 
Day. It reached from the capitol to the cemetery, and the thousands who 
crowded along the line of march were interested and impressed with the spirit 
which inspired such a demonstration. 

No accident or misconnection of any sort occurred to mar the beauty of 
the procession, and from its formation until it dispersed at the cemetery, every- 
thing moved along smoothly and without a halt or break. 

The veterans and their distinguished leaders were the centers of attraction. 

As the carriages bearing the venerable old warriors moved along they were 
met with cheer after cheer as they passed from one crowd to another. 

The place of honor, at the head of the line, was given the veterans, and as 
they marched by fours, and by twos and threes, they seemed to catch the spirit 
of other days, when their marches had a sterner meaning. 

A direct route to the cemetery, from the opera house, on Marietta street, 
was taken, down Broad to Hunter street, and straight out Hunter street to the 
cemetery. 

At the cemetery the veterans marched to the Confederate monument which 
overlooks the graves of the soldiers who are buried there. 



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The military portion of the procession was halted at the entrance of the 
cemetery, and the troops drawn up in line, extending on to Hunter street to- 
ward the city. 

At a present arms the military remained on the outside until the carriages 
of the Memorial Association and the Confederate Generals and Veterans, and 
other prominent men, passed in. 

The military then passed through the gateway and took positions in differ- 
ent parts of the cemetery, stacking arms and breaking ranks until the exercises 
were over. 

After marching around the monument the veteran line was broken, the 
crowd massing round the base in waiting for the arrival of their old chieftains. 

When the carriages having General Johnston arrived at the monument the 
old veterans sent up the rebel yell in a volume that shook the trees. 

Then another and another as General Johnston and General Kirby Smith 
stepped upon the stone base of the monument in the midst of their veteran es- 
cort and ladies of the Memorial Association. 

After a few handshakings between the Generals and veterans, who crowded 
close up the edge of the monument, Colonel Calhoun announced the order of 
exercises. 

During the few moments intervening, confusion reigned among the vet- 
erans, who crowded about the men who had led them in many campaigns. 

Rev. R. S. Barnett pronounced a short benediction, after which Colonel 
Calhoun announced that the ceremony of strewing flowers on the graves of the 
Confederate dead would be performed, concluding the exercises. 

At the conclusion of the announcement, the veterans drowned every other 
sound in their calls for General Johnston. 

General Johnston was presented to them by Colonel Calhoun, who bowed 
back appreciation of their enthusiastic greeting, but without attempting to ad- 
dress thrill. 

He had hardly stepped back when another shout went up for Gen. Smith, 
and then for Genera] "Tige" Anderson. 

"I don't know what to say to you, boys," said General Anderson, after the 
Cheering had ceased. 

An old veteran in the crowd, who had followed "Old Tige," cried out: 
"Well, I know what to say." 

"What's that?" asked the General. 

"I guess you are about the best man on earth," came from the old veteran. 

"I'll accept your apology," returned General Tige, as he turned and took 
his scat. 

General ('lenient A Kvans was called for, and, after he had spoken a few 

words, Colonel Mcintosh Kill replied to shouts for him, saying that he never 

met any of them on land, hut he had foughl for them <in water. 

After this General Johnston and the others left the monument for their car- 
riages, and the ladies began strewing Bowers upon'the graves of the Confeder- 
ate dead. 

• lust as this begun the first gun of the Atlanta Artillery salute was tired. 
After the thirteen nun salute in honor of the dead heroes, a second salute of 



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twenty-one guns were fired to General Johnston, as the ranking ex-Confederate 
General. 

DECORATING THE GRATES. 

As early as midday there were loving hands scattering rare flowers and 
evergreens on the graves of the dead heroes. 

At first there was only now and then a glimpse of a quiet-faced woman 
moving among the white stones that mark the places where repose the bones of 
those who fought and died for Dixie. 

As the afternoon advanced the crowd grew greater, and women came by 
twos and threes bearing in their hands garlands, which they reverently placed 
at the head of the graves of those whose memory they will keep green for- 
ever. 

By the time the head of the procession entered the gates of the cemetery, 
the crowd of sweet faced women had increased until it embraced all ages, from 
the silver-haired grandmother to the tiny school girl in short dresses. 

And maid and matron joined in the sacred task of decorating the graves 
of those who sleep beneath the shades of Oakland. The "Unknown" were 
nut neglected, and many a wreath of choicest flowers were laid on the lowly 
mound wdiere sleep the heroes of the Confederacy. 

To attempt to give a picture of the many touching scenes enacted there 
would be useless, as there were many little incidents that should have been seen 
to be appreciated. 

When the procession reached the monument, and the various companies 
formed around it, General Joseph E. Johnston and General Kirby Smith were 
driven up to the base of the tall marble shaft. 

A great yell went up that drowned the throb of the drum and the clamor 
of the band. 

Cries of "Johnston! Johnston!" were heard on every hand, and when 
the old warrior raised up in his carriage and lifted his hat, enthusiasm went 
wild. 

Cries for "Kirby Smith!" brought that old hero to his feet, and in a few 
words he expressed his fealty to the South and her people, and his appreciation 
of the distinction conferred on him by the veterans. 

A dark cloud that had been gathering low down in the west began to move 
upwards in a menacing maimer, but undeterred by the threatening of the storm, 
these gentle hands continued their labor of love until the last grassy mound, 
known or unknown, was adorned by a nosegay of the first offerings of Spring. 

At last, when the bugles sounded the .retreat, and the Atlanta Artillery 
had fired the last salute over the graves of their fallen comrades, the crowd be- 
gan to disperse. 

But even in the brown dusk of evening those noble women could be seen 
flitting hither and thither, anxious to see that not even the humblest grave 
should remain undecorated. It was a scene touchingly and tenderly beauti- 
ful, and one that this city will not witness the like of in many a long day. 

General Joe Johnston — 

And General Kirby Smith! 

Their very names were household words in Georgia a quarter of a ceutury 



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ago, and their well beloved faces were greeted with the most enthusiastic marks 
of heartfelt applause every time they showed themselves in the city yesterday. 
Their presence among those who went to pay tribute to the heroic dead, 
was most peculiarly striking, and befitting the occasion that called the old sol- 
diers together once more. 

THE RECEPTION AT MAJOR MIMMS' RESIDENCE. 

A great number of the veterans took advantage of Major Minims' invita- 
tion to meet General Joseph E. Johnston at his house. 

The preparations made by Major Minims for the entertainment of the vet- 
erans were on a princely scale, and although the hard rain somewhat inter- 
ferred with the arrangements, those who were there enjoyed a delightful 
evening. 

General Johnston and General Kirby Smith were both in the reception 
room, and every soldier received a cordial hand-shake. 

General Johnston especially looked happy. The constant evidence of the 
great love of the people for him, which he received at every point yesterday, 
had evidently made a deep impression on him, and the bright twinkle of his 
eyes showed that he was thoroughly enjoying himself. 

Thus our Memorial Day closed, and the labors of love by our committees, 
and our Veterans' Association, and the Ladies Memorial Association are crowned 
with honors, and with the sacred light of holy memories. 



THE VETERANS' LOVE FEAST. 

The Veterans' Camp, at Grant Park, was one of the fine features for joy 
in the efforts of our Association. It is worthy of and well deserves a place in 
our history. It was a part of the plan of our memorial exercises, and nothing 
in the plan gave more of genuine joy as a memorial event. The committee 
had arranged to have two hundred tents placed in the order of a camp in the 
grove on the northern side of Grant Park. The camp was in charge of our 
comrade, Dr. C. S. P. D'Alvigny, as a member of the general committee. A 
number of veterans went into the camp to spend three days — Friday, Saturday, 
and Sunday, April 25th, 26th, and 27th. 

Sunday was the closing day, and a camp service for religious exercise was 
arranged by our Chaplain, Rev. T. P. Cleveland. It was the most inspiring 
service ever beheld by many who witnessed it. 

Mr. Cleveland had arranged so as to have the attendance of several distin- 
guished ministers of the various churches and denominations to assist him in 
the services for Sunday afternoon. It was an occasion grand in its inception, 

and glorious in ils conclusion. 

Since Lee's weary hosts turned their faces toward their desolated hearth- 
stones from Appomattox, such a scene has not been written in the aftermath of 
the South's great struggle. 

The scarred, war beaten old veterans lived over again out of the peaceful, 
happy days I hey knew in the stoiniv scenes of 'til and '65, 



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A bright, joyful Sabbath, fragrant with the breath of Spring, made more 
glorious by the old camp service, such as was once an epoch in the soldier's 
life. 

The veteran camp, with its rows of white tents, smiling beneath trees just 
budding into fresh foliage, seeming whiter in their setting of waving green 
grass, made a picture inspiring to the eye of the old heroes, and picturesque to 
every beholder. 

Saturday night the blaze of the camp-fire shot merrily upward from among 
the white tents, and the reminiscent voices of old comrades, living over again 
the stirring events of bygone times, could be heard almost till dawn rippling 
musically beneath the trees. 

The tales recounted in the veterans' camp that night would furnish enthus- 
ing themes for a volume. 

Early Sunday morning. the old soldiers were astir and rambling through 
the woods, or refreshing themselves at the cool springs of the park. 

When afternoon came reinforcements were added to the veterans of the 
camp, and thousands of citizens, ladies and gentlemen, swelled the crowd. 

During the day some planks and logs were converted into a rude platform, 
near one side of the camp, in the shade of the overhanging trees. Round this 
the veterans gathered, and when the camp service began, the woods for acres 
about were a mass of people, all imbued with the spirit of the occasion. 

Above the great throng, the sun shone down in approving splendor, and 
the breeze that wafted in its embrace the fresh fragrance of Spring, seemed in 
harmonious sympathy with the holy day. 

A solemn hush fell upon the throng, as from the rude stand the first lines 
of the dear, familiar hymn — 

"Come, thou fount of every blessing," 

sung by the deep voices of men who had charged the cannon's mouth, were 
begun. 

"Tune my heart to sing thy grace " 

All along the line it was taken up, the whole woods reverberating in the 
sounds of the many brave voices. 

"Streams of mercy, never ceasing, 
Call for songs of loudest praise." 

Old battle-worn soldiers — it was a familiar tune to them, and unto the last 
lines it was sung through as only such a throng could sing it. 

Such scenes are but seldom witnessed. In the notes of the old hymns, and 
the sight of the scattering white tents, the old veterans caught the inspiration 
of other days. They joined their voices as they had joined them in other days 
when they praised God in the battle camp. 

When the last notes of the hymn died out, Dr A. G. Thomas offered up 
prayer. Then another hymn was sung — 

"Am I a soldier of the cross, 
A follower of the Lamb ? 
And shall I fear to own His cause, 
Or blush to speak His name." 
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At the conclusion of this inspiring hymn, General Clement A. Evans, the 
warrior preacher, rose in the stand. 

GENERAL EVANS ADDRESS. 

General Evans read from the New Testament, appropriate to the life of 
the Christian soldier. Eph. v: 11-18; I Tim. vi: 13-16, and II Tim. iv: 6-8. 
lie then spoke as follows: 

Comrades — We are fellow-soldiers still. We were comrades in camp, in 
march, in battle; comrades through all that we have suffered since; comrades 
to-day in our common faith, and I trust we shall be comrades forever. Twenty- 
five years have passed since we met in scenes like the impressive service that 
we are now enjoying. These woods and tents, these songs and this simple, 
heartfelt worship, recall the Confederate days when we went from prayer and 
hymns to fields of blood. 

I would speak to you at length, but I feel that the privileges of the hour 
belong to our old Chaplains who are here. I did not enjoy the honor of being 
a minister of the gospel during our war, but from my youth until now I have 
given my heart and life to the pure religion of Jesus Christ. I recall with 
grateful emotions the supports of that faith in the perils of battles and the pri- 
vations of campaigns, and I join you to-day in praise to God, who has crowned 
us with the countless blessings of our present peace. We have a glorious land. 
Fought for, bled for, died for, it was worthy of all our devotion. By the 
blessing of God it is attracting the world's attention, and we shall yet live to 
witness its wonderful prosperity. 

Let us preserve amidst that material prosperity our old-time integrity, sim- 
plicity, chivalry, and Faith. 

We fought a good tight. Holding this Bible in my hand, beneath this 
blue sky, encompassed by the gnat crowd of witnesses, I do not hesitate to 
stand in mv place and say we fought a good light. Our cannon and rifles 
mingled with our songs, our sabres and bayonets kept company with our 
prayers. 

The war did not end just as we expected, but the God of battles has been 
willi us, and He is turning upon us a present wealth of blessing in peace that 
shall fulfill our mosl patriotic hope. Let us "keep the faith" of the old time. 
We have yet some years of service for our country, let us spend them in doing 
good; let us transmit to our children one simple, honest chivalry and fidelity to 
truth, and above all, let us hand down to them the religion of this Bible. 

My heart is with you to-day. 1 feel the impressions of this sacred hour, 
and I fervently pray thai such a victory may be ours in our spiritual warfare 
that we shall hold some day our grand reunion in heaven. As my prayers go 
up constantly for you, let me ask that yours shall ascend for me. God bless 
you and your families forever. 

"There is a fountain filled with blood, 
Drawn from Immanuel's veins," 

was sung by the veterans and others who were there with them, and then Rev. 
J. N. Craig, whose very voice told thai lie was a veteran, was introduced by 



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Dr. Cleveland. Dr. Craig was Chaplain of the Fifth South Carolina Regiment. 
He said : 

Fellow-Soldiers — Sometime ago I read a splendid article upon "Growing 
Old." Its first point was that this must come to all. Time passes; we are 
borne onward, and the youngster in his turn must be numbered with the old. 
Another point was this: That so long as a man's eyes were in the front part of 
his head, so long as he works for the future, he is a useful man; it matters not 
whether he be ten or one hundred and ten years old. But no man can work 
for the past, for the harvest of last year; and when one's eyes go to the back 
part of his head, and he begins to live in the past, he is no longer the man for 
the times. Others ought to and will step in before ljini, and work for the fu- 
ture. I do not propose to put our eyes into the back part of our heads, but a 
good harvest grows from a good soil, and for a few moments let us dwell amid 
the memories of the past, that we may draw courage and inspiration for our 
future. 

He then referred to the impending crisis of 1860, when all felt that it was 
only a question of time until all Southern rights and interests would be over- 
thrown; of the differences of opinion as to whether the battle should be fought 
in or out of the "Union" until the die was cast, and how then there were no 
mercenaries in the Confederate army, which was composed of men who stepped 
forth from every public position, and from the threshold of every home, men 
and boys who went forth to make an army, which if not superior to all, was 
certainly second to none which ever trod the earth. 

He referred to the things which soldiers present remembered, to the march, 
the double-quick, "the bloody angle" charge, the noble fellows who fell on 
every side, the widows, the fatherless, some of whom, after five and twenty 
years, are present here to-day, to the surrender, to the example of our "great 
commander, Lee, who becoming the president of the speaker's alma mater, 
Washington College, thenceforward Washington-Lee University, set the ex- 
ample, doing good;" to the fact that the soldiers went from the surrender to the 
farms and fields, to the schools and colleges, st -res and shops, and offices, to 
legislative halls and gubernatorial chairs, and, as Mr. Grady said, "have been 
sowing cities," and from wreck and ruin have been wresting success, until this 
day, when "the Confederate soldier" is the world's greatest hero. Your name 
and mine will be forgotten, but "the Confederate soldier, the representative of 
the class, the bravest and best in battle and in defeat, will live in poetry and 
prose, in fiction and in history, in song and story, so long as these shall be 
written or men be left to read them. 

"Nothing, fellow-soldiers, to regret on our part." 

He referred to the Scriptures read by General Evans representing the 
Christian as a soldier, his life as a warfare; to the messages sent by our ascended 
Lord through the Apostle John when nearly one hundred years old, to the 
seven churches of Asia Minor (Revelation, chapters ii and iii), in which mes- 
sages "the crown of life," "the hidden manna, ' "the tree of life," the prom- 
ise that one shall be a piilar in the "Temple of God," "shall not be hurt by 
the second death," are all made "to him that cometh," or as the Greek word 
means, to him who has come out of the conflict a victor. 



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He referred also to the sufferings through which Christ was made complete 
as "the captain of our salvation," and to the great multitude which will stand 
with their robes washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb, who shall 
have come out of great tribulation, being made "conquerors and more than 
conquerors through Him that loved us." I say, fellow-soldiers, "how goes the 
battle to-day against the world, the flesh, the devil?" 

He referred to the roll-call of the Confederate army as it is answered to- 
day in the eternal world, by a much greater number than the number left on 
earth, and to the certainty that within another twenty years those who are here 
shall nearly all have met on eternity's shore. He expressed the ardent hope 
that none would meet in eternity's night. "He who is enrolled under the ban- 
ner of Christ can never grow old." It is a faithful service to the end, and as 
Mr. Spurgeon says, "the Christian's dying day is the Spring day of his ex- 
istence." 

Referring to the certainty that those present would never all meet again on 
earth, and hoping that all would be enrolled under Christ's banner from this 
time forward, he closed saying — 

"God be with you till we meet again, 
Meet at Jesus feet." 

Another hymn was sung, after which Dr. J. Win. Jones, former Chaplain 
of the Thirteenth Virginia Regiment, and Missionary Chaplain to A. P. Hill's 
corps, was introduced by Chaplain Cleveland. 

DR. J. WM. JONES. 

If I were to trust myself to speak of the hallowed memories— the precious 
associations — that this scene recalls, I should far exceed the limits of time as- 
signed me upon this occasion. 

As I look into the eyes of these bronzed veterans of the brave old days of 
'61-65— the "men who wore the gray" then, and are, indeed, men in gray 
now — I recall scenes which it were not proper, perhaps, to revive here and 
now. 

But 1 thank God for the hallowed memories of the past and the precious 
privilege of this hour. 

My brother Evans said that he was not a preacher during the war, but I 
happen to know that while not formally a preacher he was a practical preacher, 
and while gallantly leading his brave men into the thickest of the tight, he was 
always ready to "stand up for Jesus," and to exhort them with eloquent words 
lo eonie lo ( 'hrist. 

Ah! how well we all remember those days of glorious revival in the lower 
valley <>f Virginia— in the Episcopal Church at Fredericksburg, in the camps 
before and after Chancellorsville, along the Rapidan, after Gettysburg, when 
there begun that great revival, 'which made well nigh every camp vocal with 
the praise of God, and went gloriously on through the winter of 0;}-'64, 
through the Campaign of '64, and along the trenches at Petersburg, until 
15,000 of Lee's bravo men had found Christ in the camp, and enlisted under the 
banner of the captain of our salvation." 



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Dr. Joues then related several pathetic incidents of dying soldiers who 
went rejoicing from the smoke of battle to the peace, and rest, and joy of 
heaven, and concluded his remarks as follows : 

Comrades, I greet you here to-day, and count it an honor, and a privilege, 
to address you. 

In these days it is the fashion among certain men to sneer at religion as 
something well enough, perhaps, for old men, women, children, or sick peo- 
ple, but not needed by the strong and manly. They say that our old Bible 
and our old-fashioned religion is not needed by the manhood of this progressive 
century. 

Well, Robert E. Lee was a man, was he not? Stonewall Jackson w T as 
every inch a man. 

The immortal heroes who, in ragged jacket and bare feet followed them to 
an immortality of fame were men, were they not? Aye, were not these na- 
ture's true noblemen, who need trace no lineage back to prince or king, but 
whose deeds stamped royalty on their brows forever. 

Now, these great leaders, and many of their peerless men, considered it no 
derogation of their manhood to bring all their honors and their achievements 
and lay them at the feet of Jesus; to w r alk in the old paths of the old Bible; to 
be humble followers of the Great Captain. 

If the voice of one of these could be heard from the glory land to-day it- 
would ring in your ears in clarion notes, "Be ye followers of me, even as I, 
also, am of Christ." 

I close, with just this word more. I look in the eyes of men here before 
me, who in the camp, on the march, in the bivouac, in the hospital, in the 
prison, and especially amid the leaden and iron hail of battle, have often made 
vows that if God would spare them, and bring them back home in safety, they 
would serve Him as long as they lived. 

God has kept his part of the contract. He shielded you in the hour of 
battle, and raised you up from the bed of illness. You go into the homes of 
the people and there are vacant chairs, voices missing in the evening music, 
loved forms that come not back to their accustomed places, and hearts that 
often bleed afresh for one touch of the voice that is stilled. These were com- 
rades dearly loved and sadly missed in our great gathering on yesterday, and 
who shall come no more to our earthly reunions. But you are spared, and are 
here to-day beneath this clear sky and mingling in this service, which recalls 
so vividly those of other days. 

As an old Chaplain who loves the Confederate soldier as he does no other 
man on earth, I come with this exhortation: "Pay now thy vows unto the 
Lord in the presence of all His people." 

God help you and bless you, my comrades, that by sincere repentance to- 
wards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, you may be ready when your 
summons comes to follow our great leaders and Christian comrades gone be- 
fore — to "cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees!" 



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"Shall we meet beyond the river, 
Where the surges cease to roar ; 
Where, in all that bright forever, 

Sorrow ne'er shall oppress the soul." 

This beautifully touching hymn was sung, closing the exercises. 

After a benediction, pronounced by Rev. T. P. Cleveland, Chaplain of the 
Veterans' Association, the old soldiers crowded around the stand to shake the 
hands of General Evans, Dr. Jones, and the others who occupied it. 

One bj' one the veterans then took their usual ways, and in the calmness of 
the benediction of the Lord, one of the most notable gatherings that Atlanta 
lias ever seen, came to a close. 

Such a closing! It was a scene worthy of such a cause, the service of the 
Lord. Old soldiers in a religious reunion, perhaps for the last time on earth, 
lb ally hand-shaking in the joy and earnestness of the occasion. There is much 
significance in the thrilling emotions of the warm and cordial clasp of hands. 
Significant of friendship, of brotherhood, of love, of earnestness, of sincerity, 
and of fidelity. Such is true, indeed, of the old veterans, who had endured 
the trials and toils of camps, when disease and dangers were around them at 
every step and every day. It is not strange then that our old soldiers should 
have had a hearty shaking of hands all around, on such an occasion as the ser- 
vice in our memorial camp. It was a scene grand and wonderful to behold, 
interesting and glorious to be told, worthy and pleasant to be remembered. 



In my conclusion of this report, I desire to call attention to, and correct, a 
few errors in the preceding pages. On page 19 I referred to one of our visitors 
at one of our meetings as General W. Fitzhugh Lee. I should have said it was 
Major-General W. II. F. Lee, a member of Congress from Virginia, and a son 
General R. E. Lee. Also on same page, instead of John Stewart, it should be 
R. II. Stewart, who presented the portrait of General R. E. Lee. On page 14, 
in mentioning our first memorial service, at Central Presbyterian Church, it 
should lie that several addresses were made, in niemoriam of our dead, by Dr. 
.1. \Y. Lee, II. 0. Morrison, Dr. G. B. Strickler, and others, instead of saying 
there was a sermon by Dr. Strickler. 

I may also here acknowledge receipt of papers and records from Captain 
W. A. Fuller, of Atlanta, and Dr. Geo. S. Barnsley, of Bartow county, Ga., 
and return thanks to them Their papers could not be utilized in this report, 
but will afford good matter tor future use in our department of history. 

As pail of my services with you and for you, since I was chosen as your 
Historian. I respectfully Submit lliis little book, containing sketches of service 
in the war, the .Minnies and the principal events of our Association. I wish 

thai ii may be both interesting and beneficial to our members. 
"God be with you till we meet again." 
With sincere good will for even Confederate Veteran, and hopeful wishes 
for the advancement of our Association. I am 

Very Cordially Yours, 

ROBERT L. KODGEHS, 

Historian C. V. A. 



Moyers & Crookshanks, 

GENERAL AGENTS for GA. & S. C. 
OF THE 

U. S. Mutual Accident Asso'n. 

LEADS THEM ALL. 

$216,000 CASH ASSETS. 

$100,000 SPECIAL DEPOSITS. 



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R. R. R. 

OLSOM'S EUROPEAN HOTEL. 



J3. & B. 

WHISKEY HOUSE, 

46-50 Marietta St. 



L. B. FOLSOM, PROPRrETOR. 



Reading-Room Restaurant. 

14, 16, 18, 20 Marietta St. 

JOSEPH THOMPSON, 

DISTILLER OF 
STONE MOUNTAIN 

—CORN WHISKEY— 

AND 

Wholesale Liqour Dealer. 

21 and 23 Decatur Street. 



D. B. HOLLIS, 

H r\ MARIETTA STREET. 

CHOICE WINES, 
LIQUORS AND CIGARS. 



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JOHN V. BISHOP, 

ON TRACTOR. 



House and Stair Builder. 



W. M. SCOTT & CO. 

REAL ESTATE AGENTS. 
Office adjoining Kimball entrance. 

MINERAL PROPERTY, 
PINE LANDS, 

CITY PROPERTY, 
FARMS. 

Money Loaned at Eight per ct. Net. 



52 Hunnicutt Street. 



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CJieap Cash Furniture House. 
EW AND SECOND HAND. 



L. M. IVES, 



No. 27 MARIETTA STREET, 

Opera House Block. 



E. & A. C. BEALL, 

/CLOTHIERS, 

^ FURNISHERS, 

HATTERS. 

10 Marietta St. 

We solicit your patronage. 



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OFFICE OF THE 

INGER MANUFACTURING CO. 

63 Peachtree Street. 
(Opposite Junction of Broad.) 



S. L. SOLOMONSON, 

T)RACTICAL 

JEWELER and OPTICIAN. 

Solomonson's Crystalized Lenses. 
181 THOMPSON ST. 



THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. 

THE SINGER IS THE BEST. 
Tall or write. 



BOB STEELE'S 

TT^ASHIONABLE 

BARBER SHOP. 

Pure Filtered WaterforHol and Cold Baths 
18 Marietta Street. 



GEO. E. JOHNSON, 

MANUFACTURER OF 
and DEALER IN 

PURE CANDIES, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
59 E. Alabama Street. 



A. J. WEST & CO., 

REAL ESTATE 
and LOAN BROKERS, 

No. 7 Pryor St., Kimball House. 

Notes and Commercial Paper Bought 
Long Time Loans Nec4otiated. 

DURAND'S RESTAURANT, 

TTNION DEPOT. 



Ladies and Gents Served to Order 

by Bill of Fare or Regular 

Meals Day and Night. 



JACOB'S PHARMACY. 

IVp. 2 MARIETTA STREET. 

Pure Drugs at Lowest Prices. 
FINE TOILET GOODS. 

BEST PERFUMERY. 



J. J. DUFFY, 

OTAl'LE AND FANCY GROCERIES. 

FINE CANNED GOODS. 
75 im:acui4 t hTTf street. 

Always Has. What People Want. 



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BUY Yni'K 
I'l.wos ani>< )i;<; \NS 

FKOM 

Phillips & Crew, 

•J!) Pkachtkkk St. 



R. D. MANN & CO. 

A KIMBALL HOUSE. 

Sell Railroad and Steamship Tickets 

to all points where people travel. 
When You Get Ready to Go 

CALL ON THEM. 



SAM'L W. GOODE & CO. 

"O EAL ESTATE and LOAN BROKERS 
1 Marietta St., corner Peachtree. 

LARGE LISTS OP CHOICE VACANT 

AND IMPROVED PROPERTY 

I.M ALL PARTS OP THE CITY 
AND SUBURBS. 



ROBERT L. RODGERS, 

A TTORNEY AT LAW. 

16| WHITEHALL ST. 

ATTENTION TO COLLECTIONS 

AND LAND CLAIMS. 



JOHN M. SMITH, 

MANUFACTURER OF PHAETONS, 
BAROUCHES, SURREYS, 
T CARTS. 
VICTORIAS, CABRIOLETS, 

ROCKAWAYS, LANDAUS. 

100-102 Wheat Street. 



A. P. TRIPOD, 

"A /TANUFACTURER OF 

Ready-Mixed Paints. 

Graining and Oil Colors. 

WHITE LEAD. 

ONE COAT CARRIAGE PAINTS, ETC. 

AND dealer in 

Painters' Supplies, Ariists' Materials, 

Lubricating Oils, Window Glass, Etc. 

Factory, 331 Decatur Street. 

Store and Office, 45 Decatur St, 



W. L. Traynham, Pres't. Jno. Cooper, Sec. & Tr. C. B. McGaughey, Manager. 

DIXIE LUMBER MANUFACTURING CO. 

Successor to W. L. TRAYNHAM. 

MANUFACTURERS OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER, DRESSED 
and Matched Flooring and Ceiling, Shingles, Laths, Mouldings, 
Brackets, Balusters, Newels, Scroll & Turned Work, Interior FiNisn, Etc. 

On Central R. R., 151 and 163 Thompson St., and 74 Decatur St. 

Telephone 54. 



Lodowick J. Hill. Prest. | A. W. Hill, Vice-Prest. 
Edw. S. McCandless, Cashier. 

The Gate City National Bank. 

designated depository 
of the UNITED STATES. 
Capital and Surplus, $300,000. 
t^~Safe Deposit and Storage Vaults. 



C. P. JOHNSON, 

WHOLESALE dealer in LIQUORS, 
WINES and CIGARS. 

Propr'r Sharp Mountain Distillery, 

Pickens County, Ga. 

bottled beer at wholesale. 
27 Alabama St. 



Arnold, Carlton & MoCord, 
"tttholesale grocers, 

20 East Alabama Street, 
Atlanta, Ga. 



E. N. Broi'les I Arnold Broyles | N. R.Brotles. 

BROYLES & SONS, 

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS 
AT LAW— Office: 55^ E. Hunter 
Street, corner Loyd and Hunter Streets, near 
County Court-house. 

Practice in all the Courts— State and Federal— in 
Atlanta, and in Superior Court of Polk county, Ga. 
Also in other counties in the State by special arrange- 
ments. 



A. H. COX. JOHN C REED. 

COX & REED, 

TTORNEYS AT LAW. 



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11 J E. Alabama Street, 
Atlanta, Ga. 



Atlanta National Bank. 

/"capital and surplus— $400,000. 

OFFICERS: 

James Swann, President. P. Romare, Vice-Prs't. 

0. E. Currier, Cashier. 

DIRECTORS: 

James Swann, P. Romare, H. T. Inman, 

A. E. Thornton, W. W. Austell. 

Accounts" of Banks, Bankers & Individuals Solicited 



LEE BLOOM, 

"TTTHOLESALE AND RETAIL 

VV liqours. 

IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IN 

FINE CIGARS, 

"15 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga 
Country Orders solicited and prompt attention given 



GEORGE H. RUHMANN, 

DEALER IN WHISKIES, 
WINES, BEERS, 

PORTER and ALE, 
TOBACCO AND CIGARS, 

3 E. Wall St. 



WINGATE & MELL, 

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL 
WORKERS, 

STEAM AND GAS FITTERS, 

PLUMBERS AND TINNERS, 
Nos. 44 and 46 N. Broad Street. 



THE ARCADE SALOON. 

"ATO. 5 EAST WALL STREET. 

JOHN PAPPA, Proprietor. 

DEALER IN FINE DOMESTIC AND 
IMPORTED LIQUORS. 

WINES AND CIGARS. 



J. J. LOGUE, 
-j Q 1 EAST HUNTER STREET, 

Upholstering in all its Branches, 

TENTS, AWNINGS, MATTRESSES. 
. SIDE- WALK AND LAWN TENTS. 

FURNITURE NEATLY REPAIRED. 
Work Guaranteed. Teems Cash. 



W. F. GRESHAM, 

DEALER IN 
PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, 

AND 

GARDEN SEED. 

Wholesale Agent for the Buck Lead. 

64 South Broad Street. 



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AUSTIN & BOYLSTON, 

UMCER OF ALL KINDS. 



Sash, Doors, and Blinds. 



Corner Hunter and Butler Streets. 



J. B. JOHNSON, 

J^Q SOUTH BROAD STREET. 
Repairs Stoves, Ranges, Etc., Etc. 

BUYS AND SELLS 

SECOND-HAND STOVES. 



Jas. P. O'Neill. E. H. Fkazer 

O'NEILL & FRAZER, 

TTORNEYS and 

COUNSELLORS AT LAW, 

21\ Whitehall Street. 

PRACTICE IX ALL COURTS 

OP STATE nn UNITED STATES. 



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WALTER II. RHETT, 

TT<>K\ T r.\ AT LAW. 



31 WHITEHALL ST., 
Room No l. 



J. Patterson J. B. Caldwell. 

Patterson & Caldwell, 
/clothiers 

\_y AND 

FURNISHERS, 

No. 9 Whitehall Street. 
McKELDIN & CARLTON, 



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EADERS IN 



SHOES 



35 Peachtree Street. 



HATS. 



W. W. CLARK, 
A ttorney at law. 

44 J Peachtree Street. 

Will practice in all the Courts, both State and 

Federal. 

Special attention given to collections. 

Your business solicited. 

C. J. Simmons. T. F. Corrigan 

SIMMONS & CORRIGAN, 

A TTORNEYS AT LAW. 

7J North Broad Street, 

ATLANTA, GA. 



P. F. SMITH, 

Attorney 
and COUNSELLOR, 

<i.l Whitehall Street. 

Rooms 1!), 30 and 31. 



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ROBT. L. SIBLEY, 

TTORNEY AT LAW. 

<;.l Whitehall Street, 

Atlanta, Ga. 



The Cincinnati Safe and Lock Co. 

KENT & TRAMMEL, 
SOUTHERN AGENTS. 

51 South Broad Street. 

B3I PAH Sizes of Safes, Burglar and Bank 
Vaults, made to order at shortest notice. 
SAFES EXCHANGED. 



L. STUART & CO. 

DEALERS IN 
STRICTLY PURE 

LIQUORS, 

FOR MEDICINAL AND FAMILY USE. 
16 South Broad Street. 



J. C. Hendrix. Lawrence Harrison. 
Established in 1S80 



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J. C. HENDRIX & CO. 

EAL ESTATE 

and RENTING AGENTS 

31 South Broad St. 



ROSE BROTHERS, 

-TTTHOLESALE 

LIQUOR DEALERS. 

12 MARIETTA ST. Telephone 184. 
Old Ky. and Penn. Whiskies a Specialty. 



Chas. A. Conklin Mfg. Co. 

r>Q WHITEHALL STREET, 

Oty (Sign of the Dogs 

STOVES, TINWARE, 

AND 
HoUSE-Fl'RNISHING GOODS. 



MAIER & BERKELE, 

SUCCESSORS TO 
A. L. DELKIN & CO. 

Wholesale and Retail Jewelers. 

WATCHES, CLOCKS, 

JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE. 

93 Whitehall Street. 



W. S. McNEAL, 

PRACTICAL PAINTER, 
DEALER IN 

Paints, Oils and, Brushes, 

Wall Papers, Screens, Easels, 

and Picture Rods. 

House Painting and Graining a Specialty. 

114 WHITEHALL ST. Telephone 453. 



GEO. J. DALLAS, 

REAL ESTATE 
AND 

RENTING AGENT, 
43 South Broad St. 

Refer to any Bank or Business House, in 
good standing, in Atlanta. 



KETNER, FOX & CO. 

T71IRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE. 

Real Estate & Renting Agents 
12 E. Alabama St. 

you wish to Insure, Rent, Sell, or Buy 
Property, give us a call. 



David Steinheimer, a gbnt. 

-pvEALER IN 

WHISKY, 



CIGARS AND TOBACCO, 

36 Wall St. Opposite Union Depot 



J. L. SHUFF & CO. 

WHOLESALE AND RETAI 
DEALERS IN 

CARRIAGES, AVAGONS, 

Harness and Turf Goods, 
29 W. Alabama St. 



PORTER BROS. 

SHOES 

ACHATS. 

31 Peachtree Street. 



General Agents 

McLEAR & KENDALL'S 

FINE CARRIAGES. 



Agents For 



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( General Agents 

Dl1wTV 1 MILBURN WAGON GO'S 
j DAVIS CARRIAGE COMPANY. j GOODS, 

ATWATER CARRIAGE AND WAGON MFG. CO. 

OS. 39 41, 43, 45, 47 W. Alabama St. — Storage Rooms, No. 78 Forsyth St. 

P. O. Box 351. 

If you want good work, at reasonable prices, be sure and see* 1 ^^ 

HENRY L. ATWATER. 



A. McKERRELL, 

DEALER IN GENTS' 
FURNISHING GOODS, 

HATS AND CAPS. 

AGENT for 

BROWNING, KING & CO., New York. 

Suits to Measure — Select from Samples. 

8 Peaciitree St. 



MARION GAINES, 

fashionable 
boot and shoe 

manufacturer, 
58 Peachtree St. 
anatomical work a specialty. 

Repairing Neatly Done. 
jag^Havinj;-' been at my present stand for 22 years, 
I refer to citizens generally. 



Atlanta Real Estate Exchange. 

£ SOUTH PRYOR STREET, 

O Kimisall House. 

P REAL ESTATE 



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FINANCIAL AGENTS. 



. . J I . MOUNTAIN, 

Manager. 



ROBERT MILLER, 
Treasurer. 



CLEM. It. HARRIS | .TAS. F. NUTTING | W. II. NUTTING. 

HARRIS & NUTTING, 

T)EAL ESTATE and 

X\, FIRE INSURANCE, 

3 Kimball House, Wall St. 

{-«",'• CORUESRONnENCK SOLICITED. 



KING & ROBERTS, 



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EAL ESTATE and 



HARRY KROUSE. M. M. WELCH. 

KROUSE & WELCH, 

REAL ESTATE, 
RENTING, 

LOAN AND 
INVESTMENT AGENTS. 

2 Kimball House, Wall St. 
BOLLES& BRUCKNER, 

BOOKSELLERS 
AND 

STATIONERS, 
Wholesale and Retail. 

6 and 8 Marietta Street. 



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E. W. BLUE, 

HE DOLLAR A WEEK 

J EWELEK- 



97 and 99 Peachtree St. 



Cheapest Furniture House 

in georgia. 

H. SNOOK, 



P. 



7 and 9 Marietta Street. 



—PLUSH PARLOR SUITS- 
ONLY $30.00. 



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J. P. NORTHROP, 

ENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. 



RENTING AGENTS, Tlll , largest and Most Complete Line 

37 M a rietta Street. in the city - 

PROPRIETOR ATLANTA SHIRT FACTORY. 

Special attention to Renting Citj Property. Fine CuBtom-Made Shirts a specialty. 

Refer to Bankers and Merchants of oar City. 13 Peachtree Street, 



[. M. MAUCK, 

j "\EALER IN 

WALL PAPER 

A XI) PAINTERS' SUPPLIES, 
!9f$7 E. Hunter Street. 

i phone 729. 



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R. H. RICHARDS & CO. 

ENGINES, LOILERS 

and MACHINERY 



LEATHER AND RUBBER BELTING. 

Mill, Machinists' and U.R. Supplies. 
t 59 South Broad Street. 



DAVID T. HOWARD, 

'NDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 



Dealer in Fine Caskets, 
"Coffins and Robes, 

)f every description. Everything first-class. 
93 S. PRYOR STREET. 
"Any one in need of Fine Carriages, call on me. 
Telephone 777. 



I J. H. COOPER, 

THINE WINES, 

JL 1 LIQUORS, 

and CIGARS, 
7 E. Alabama and 58 Decatur Sts, 

Ales, Beer, and Porter. 



Atlanta Rubber Company. 

i p DECATUR STREET, 
I. ' ) Opposite Kimball House. 

> Jobbers and Retailers of 

RUBBER GOODS. 

i; AND LEATHER BELTING, PACKING, 
< K. Etc. Rubber Clothing, Boots and Shoes. 



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ESTEY" 



RGANS & PIANOS. 

WORLD RENOWNED. 



DECKER BROS' 
MATCHLESS PIANOS. 

On Easy Payments or Low for Cash. 
SEND FOR CATALOGUES. 

ESTEY ORGAN COMPANY, 

Corner Marietta and Broad Sts. 



WM. A. nAYGOOD. . 



H i MILTON DOUGLAS. 



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HAYGOOD & DOUGLAS, 

TTORNEYS AT LAW. 



17i Peachtree Street. 



THOS. W. LATHAM, 
A TTORNEY at law. 

—ROOM No. 45— 

Traders Bank Building, 

Telephone ioo. 



J. J. BARNES, 

"TTTHOLESALE DEALER IN 

FRUITS, VEGETABJ 

AND 

General Produ< 
No. 20 South. Forsyti 



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